Has the definition of Dictator been discussed I mean are we using Wikipedia definition or some concensus from numerous sources Rather dumb question as I am sure that was hashed out hopefully in the Dictator article What I am getting at is if we know the parameters that they must have been as quoted from Dictator article absolutist or autocratic ruler who governs outside the rule of law if we use that as the standard then that helps us to narrow it down and keeps out some that are commonly percieved by the west to fit the criteria of dictator