The government or authority of a tyrant; a country governed by an absolute ruler; hence, arbitrary or despotic exercise of power; exercise of power over subjects and others with a rigor not authorized by law or justice, or not requisite for the purposes of government.

Cruel government or discipline; as, the tyranny of a schoolmaster.

Severity; rigor; inclemency.

A government in which rulers are vested with absolute power. The office, authority, or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler. Absolute power, especially when exercised unjustly or cruelly.

Tyranny, released in 2001, is the third album by alternative/punk rock band, The Generators.

Tyranny (For You) is an album by Front 242, released in 1991.

Tyranny is the third album by the progressive metal group Shadow Gallery, released in 1998 (see 1998 in music). The album Room V continues the story that begins on this album.