divine right
divine right proper noun: the Christian doctrine that monarchs have a God-given right to rule, that they are answerable only to God, and that rebellion is sinful.
Proper noun
the 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.
- Synonyms:
- jus divinum, divine right of kings, Mandate of Heaven
divine right meaning in Tamil
divine right in Tamil
- கடவுள் தந்த உரிமை
Synonyms of divine right
Forms of divine right
| alternative form | divine right of kings |
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Words formed from divine right
Questions about divine right
- What does divine right mean?
- Divine right means the Christian doctrine that monarchs have a God-given right to rule, that they are answerable only to God, and that rebellion is sinful.
- What is divine right in Tamil?
- Divine right in Tamil is கடவுள் தந்த உரிமை. See Divine right meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is divine right?
- Divine right is a proper noun.
Words near divine right in the dictionary
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