"performative authoritarianism" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} performative authoritarianism (uncountable)
  1. A display of authoritarian force by a government, particularly when unnecessary, as a means to convince or coerce the media and the population into believing that the government has control in matters of law and order. Tags: uncountable
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