tyranny; despotism
苛政は虎よりも猛しと言われる。
It is said that tyranny is fiercer than a tiger.
苛政に苦しむ農民が蜂起した。
Farmers suffering under despotic rule revolted.
苛政の時代を後世に伝える史料がある。
There are historical records that convey the era of despotism to posterity.