absolutism

mastery
UK /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ US /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/noun

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Which meaning of 'absolutism' best matches its use in the sentence?

It was the absolutism of his ambition to be a perfect writer that imperiled him.