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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | tyrannie, from Medieval Latin tyrannia, from Latin tyrannus; TYRANT |
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tyr‧an‧ny
plural tyrannies [uncountable and countable]
plural tyrannies [uncountable and countable]1 cruel or unfair control over other people : 
Gorky was often the victim of his grandfather's tyranny.the fight against tyranny
Gorky was often the victim of his grandfather's tyranny.the fight against tyranny2 cruel and unfair government : organizations which have criticized the tyrannies of the government
organizations which have criticized the tyrannies of the government3 the idea that if everyone has the right to vote, they will make decisions which will harm the country
tyranny of the majority
4 something in your life that limits your freedom to do things the way you want to
