divine right

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the divine right

  1. (Christianity, political science, philosophy) 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 (Chinese-philosophy version of the same principle)
    Coordinate term: consent of the governed

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