previous next
δεσποτ-εία , ,
A.the power of a master over slaves, or the relation of master to slaves, Pl.Prm.133e, Arist.Pol.1253b18, 1278b32; of husband over wife, Ph.1.40, cf.151.
2. absoluterule, despotism, Pl.Lg. 698a, Luc.Luct.6; “δ. βαρβαρικήIsoc.5.154.
II. ownership, BGU 1187.32 (i B. C.), POxy.67.10 (iv A. D.), Just.Nov.2.2Pr.
hide Dictionary Entry Lookup
Use this tool to search for dictionary entries in all lexica.
Search for in
How to enter text in Greek:
hide References (4 total)
  • Cross-references in general dictionaries from this page (4):
    • Isocrates, To Philip, 154
    • Plato, Laws, 698a
    • Plato, Parmenides, 133e
    • Lucian, De luctu, 6
hide Display Preferences
Greek Display:
Arabic Display:
View by Default:
Browse Bar: