"divine right" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the divine right [canonical], divine right of kings [alternative]
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  1. (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. Wikipedia link: Divine Right of Kings Synonyms: jus divinum, Mandate of Heaven Derived forms: divine right of kings Coordinate_terms: consent of the governed

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