Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) An absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign. 2. (n.) One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant.

Multi-Version Concordance Despot (1 Occurrence) Ezekiel 31:11 I will even deliver him into the hand of the mighty one of the nations; he shall surely deal with him; I have driven him out for his wickedness. (See NAS)