Usually, they ruled with the intent of it being a permanent basis.
The dictator would be selected for a certain period of time, usually 6 months, to have complete control over all the affairs of the city.
Martial law is the term usually used to describe temporary regulations during emergencies.
dictator
Dictator - A dictator has absolute rule.
The way a dictatorship works is the dictator has rule over everyone.
The dictator. That's what makes it a dictatorship.
Dictator, fascist
Dictator or Tyrant
dictator
I rule this country!
He was a military (a Fascist) dictator.
dictator