nondemocratic

/ ˌnɒndɛməˈkrætɪk /

adjective

1. not adhering to the principles or practice of democracy

Example Sentences

And then there are the accusations of sportswashing, as wealthy nondemocratic countries try to lure more sporting events to the Gulf.

From Los Angeles Times

In the latter, pyramid-like power systems were of two kinds: single-pyramid autocracies or multi-pyramid hybrid regimes with both democratic and nondemocratic political elements.

From Salon

This nondemocratic impetus at the church level exhibits itself as the idea of “dominionism” at the social level.

From Slate

To the argument that the United States has never signed a mutual defense pact with a nondemocratic country, some administration officials point to the 1953 treaty that President Dwight Eisenhower signed with South Korea, which at the time was a military dictatorship.

From Slate

“There’s a difference between rule of law, and rule by law. And Arab nondemocratic governments use rule by law, whether it’s a satirical website or otherwise.”

From Los Angeles Times