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divine right of kings

/dɪˈvaɪn raɪt əv kɪŋz/

Traducción: Doctrina política y religiosa según la cual el monarca recibe su autoridad directamente de Dios, no del consentimiento del pueblo ni de ninguna autoridad terrenal. Se usó para justificar la monarquía absoluta, especialmente en Europa entre los siglos XVI y XVIII.

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/dɪˈvaɪn raɪt əv kɪŋz/C1formalpoliticalobsoleto
  • esDoctrina política y religiosa según la cual el monarca recibe su autoridad directamente de Dios, no del consentimiento del pueblo ni de ninguna autoridad terrenal. Se usó para justificar la monarquía absoluta, especialmente en Europa entre los siglos XVI y XVIII.

A historical political and religious doctrine asserting that a monarch derives their authority directly from God, not from the consent of the people or any earthly authority. This concept was used to justify absolute monarchy and was prominent in Europe during the 16th to 18th centuries.

  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, and is therefore not subject to earthly authority.

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