by the Grace of God
English
Etymology
Calque of Latin Deī grātiā.
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic) By divine right.
Usage notes
- A formulaic phrase invoking divine right or acknowledging fealty to God. Used especially in Christian monarchies as part of the title of the Monarch.
Translations
By divine right
See also
By the Grace of God on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- mandate of heaven
Divine right of kings on Wikipedia.Wikipedia