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divine right

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English

Syllables
di-vine right
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The Christian doctrine that monarchs have a God-given right to rule, that they are answerable only to God, and that rebellion is sinful.

Inflected Forms

the divine right (canonical) divine right of kings (alternative)

Phrases

divine right of kings divine law

Frequently Paired Words

divine law consent of the governed

Synonyms

jus divinum divine right of kings Mandate of Heaven

Questions

What does divine right mean?
The Christian doctrine that monarchs have a God-given right to rule, that they are answerable only to God, and that rebellion is sinful.

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