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noun
The act of exercising power, rules, or discipline in an overly strict, domineering, or tyrannical way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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noun
The act of executing a task without a light, subtle touch, which often leads to clumsy or excessive results.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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