regalism

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noun

The doctrine of the ecclesiastical supremacy of a sovereign.

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Meanings

nounregalism (usually uncountable, plural regalisms)

plural regalisms

  1. uncountableusuallyThe doctrine of the ecclesiastical supremacy of a sovereign.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
jurisdictionalism

Origin

From regal + -ism.

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APA

regalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/regalism

MLA

“regalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/regalism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “regalism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/regalism.

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