The use of power or authority in a way that is unfair or too controlling.
Bossism can make people feel like they have no freedom or choice.
Examples:
Bossism at work makes people unhappy.
The bossism in that country is very strong.
We don't like bossism in our school.
The bossism in that house is too much!
In some places, bossism is like being in jail.
The bossism in that town is like a big dark cloud.