[circlecity]

Yes, that was one of several definitions list. To the extent it applies to the Catholic Church it describes a top down hierarchical system with complete power residing in a single person at the top. That would describe every cult I ever heard of. In fact it is generally listed as one of the defining elements of a cult.

[verdugo]

re: complete power residing in a single person at the top

That would also describe a one man dictatorship.