Absolute monarchies refer to a system of government where the monarch holds supreme power and authority, making all political decisions without any limitation or constraints. This form of governance is also commonly referred to as an autocracy or despotism. Other synonyms for absolute monarchies include absolute rule, absolute monarchy, or absolute dictatorship. These terms all characterize a system of government where the monarch exercises absolute power over every aspect of political and social life, controlling all organs of power, including the judiciary, legislature, and executive. Such a system is often associated with tyranny, repression, and the curtailing of individual rights and freedoms.