Dictatorship of the bourgeoisie

Political domination by the bourgeoisie (the capitalists) over the working people, which comprises the essence of all capitalist states.

Dictatorship of the proletariat

Political domination by the working class over the bourgeoisie in the interests of building socialism. It is established in the course of a socialist revolution to suppress the resistance put up by the exploiters and is of a temporary nature. The dictatorship of the proletariat reflects the essence of the state in the period of transition from capitalism to socialism. The state of the proletarian dictatorship is gradually transformed into the state of the whole people.

Exploitation

The appropriation of the fruits of others' labor by big and medium property owners of the means of production. It is characteristic of societies which are founded on private ownership of the means of production. 

Imperialism

The highest and last stage of capitalism. It began when the domination of capitalist monopolies became a fact both within a single country and internationally.

Legislation

The body of laws in one country.