the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst of political crimes
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divine right of kings::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | divine right |
| Type of | doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought |
the doctrine of the divine right of kings was enunciated by the Stuarts in Britain in the 16th century.
