"sword of state" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: swords of state [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|swords of state}} sword of state (plural swords of state)
  1. A sword used as part of the regalia, symbolizing the power of a monarch to use the might of the state against its enemies. Categories (topical): Monarchy
    Sense id: en-sword_of_state-en-noun-hD5OdLyE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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