Speakur

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consent of the governed

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.73 in modern English

Syllables
con-sen-t of the -gov-erned
IPA
33
Scrabble Score
20
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A political theory in which a government or set of governments could only be deemed legitimate if it is supported by the people under which it exercises its political influence.

Uncountable

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

divine right divine right of kings

Questions

What does consent of the governed mean?
A political theory in which a government or set of governments could only be deemed legitimate if it is supported by the people under which it exercises its political influence.

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