High-handed

What is High-handed?


1.

Someone who is high-handed uses their power or authority more forcefully than is needed without thinking about the feelings or wishes of other people

It is not a court verdict; it simply demonstrates the high-handedness of the President who had personal scores to settle with opposition

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