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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Divine Right Of Kings.
Divine Right Of Kings - as a noun
The doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from god and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst of political crimes
Example: "The doctrine of the divine right of kings was enunciated by the stuarts in britain in the 16th century"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
divine rightExample Sentences
"The divine right of kings is the belief that monarchs are chosen by God to rule."
"Many medieval kings claimed to have the divine right of kings."
"The doctrine of the divine right of kings was often used to justify absolute monarchy."
"During the Renaissance, the divine right of kings became a prominent political theory."
"The divine right of kings was strongly opposed by proponents of democracy."
