divine right

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English

Alternative forms

divine right of kings

Noun

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Divine Right of Kings

divine right (uncountable)

(Christianity, political science, philosophy) The Christian doctrine that monarchs have a God-given right to rule, that they are answerable only to God, and that rebellion is sinful.
Synonym: jus divinum

Coordinate terms

consent of the governed

Derived terms

divine right of kings

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