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