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divine right

/dɪˈvaɪn raɪt/

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/dɪˈvaɪn raɪt/C1formalpolitical
  • ruПолитическая и религиозная доктрина, утверждающая, что монарх получает свою власть непосредственно от Бога, а не от согласия народа, и поэтому не подчиняется земной власти.

A political and religious doctrine asserting that a monarch derives their authority directly from God, not from the consent of the people, and is therefore not subject to earthly authority.

  1. Political and religious doctrineC1formal

    The doctrine that a monarch derives their right to rule directly from God, not from the consent of the people.

    ruБожественное право

    • King James I of England strongly believed in the divine right of kings.
    • The concept of divine right was used to justify absolute monarchy.
    • The Glorious Revolution of 1688 challenged the idea of divine right.