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divine right of kings

divine right of kings is the alternative form of divine right.

Meaning of divine right

Proper noun

the divine right

  1. 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 of divine right of kings

Questions about divine right of kings

What is divine right of kings the alternative form of?
Divine right of kings is the alternative form of divine right.

Words near divine right of kings in the dictionary

  1. divine polities
  2. divine polity
  3. divine proportion
  4. Divine Providence
  5. divine right
  6. divine right of kings
  7. divine service
  8. divine services
  9. divined
  10. divinelike
  11. divinely

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