English Explanatory Dictionary

divine right

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name

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

Word forms

divine right the divine right divine right of kings

Synonyms

jus divinum divine right of kings Mandate of Heaven

Related words

divine law

Derived words

divine right of kings

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