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Enlightened absolutism
Enlightened absolutism (also called benevolent absolutism by modern historians) is a form of absolute monarchy or despotism inspired by the Enlightenment. Enlightened monarchs embrace rationality. Most enlightened monarchs fostered education and allowed religious tolerance, freedom of speech, and the right to hold private property.

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