Supreme power refers to the highest authority or control over a specific territory or group of people, usually held by one individual. This person has absolute and unrestricted power and can make decisions without oversight.
Related terms
Autocracy: A form of government where supreme power is held by one person, such as a monarch or dictator.
Monarchy: A system of government where supreme power is inherited within a royal family, passing from one generation to another.
Dictatorship: A form of government where supreme power is held by an individual who has seized control through force or manipulation.