divine right of kings

A form of divine right — The Christian doctrine that monarchs have a God-given right to rule, that they are answerable only to God, and that rebellion is sinful.

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proper nounthe divine right of kings
  1. alternativegovernmentAlternative form of divine right, especially regarding kings as monarchs.

    Synonyms: divine right

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nounthe 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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