Divine Right
nounid
45429·updated May 18, 2026verified
the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects
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Variants
- synonym
- divine right of kings
- plural
- Divine Rights
- possessive
- Divine Right's
- pluralpossessive
- Divine Rights'
Framework definitions
- §1
- the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects
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