repressive

A government, especially an authoritarian one, that uses force to control its people.

système répressif

A broader social or political structure that unfairly controls and restricts people.

Une structure sociale ou politique plus large qui contrôle et restreint injustement les gens.

mesure répressive

A specific action, law, or policy intended to control people and suppress dissent.

Une action, une loi ou une politique spécifique destinée à contrôler les gens et à réprimer la dissidence.

A form of government where a ruler has total power and severely restricts opposition.

Refers to the state's machinery (e.g., police, military) used for control and suppression.