absolutism

This term describes a state of total authority or fixed truth, carrying a connotation of rigidity and lack of compromise. In political contexts, it evokes images of centralized power and the absence of constitutional checks, often associated with historical monarchies.

In philosophical or ethical contexts, it refers to a binary view of morality where rules are immutable. This contrasts with relativism, as it posits that truth is not dependent on culture or individual perspective but is an objective constant.