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divine right
zelfstandig naamwoord
1 divine right
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:
— The doctrine of the divine right of kings was enunciated by the Stuarts in Britain in the 16th century.
synoniem: divine right of kings.
Roget 737: authority; influence, patronage, power, preponderance, credit, prestige, prerogative, jurisdiction; right etc. (title) 924; direction ... meer laten zien
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