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Sentences with TANISTRY

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"In tanistry, the heir to the throne is chosen by the ruling monarch."
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"The concept of tanistry was historically practiced in some Gaelic cultures."
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"The succession in tanistry is based on a system of elective monarchy."
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"The tanistry system prevented disputes over the succession of the Gaelic kingship."
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"Under the tanistry system, the eligible heirs were selected from a pool of candidates."
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"The tanistry system often involved complex rules and traditions."
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"The practice of tanistry was gradually replaced by primogeniture in many regions."
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"The legitimacy of the tanistry system was sometimes challenged by rival claimants."
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"The selection process in tanistry involved consultations with relevant parties."
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"Candidates for tanistry had to demonstrate their qualifications and abilities."
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"In tanistry, a potential heir had to gain the support and approval of the ruling monarch."
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"The tanistry system aimed to prevent any power struggles or civil wars."
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"The tanistry custom was deeply ingrained in the traditions of Gaelic societies."
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"The system of tanistry was common in ancient Irish and Scottish clans."
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"Under the rules of tanistry, the successor was typically chosen from a specific kinship group."
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"The tanist, or the elected successor, held a position of high importance in tanistry."
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"One of the advantages of tanistry was the potential for more capable successors to be chosen."
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"The practice of tanistry declined over time with the introduction of hereditary succession."
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