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divine right of kings

/dɪˈvaɪn raɪt əv kɪŋz/

翻译: 一种历史政治与宗教教义,主张君主的权力直接来自上帝,而非来自人民同意或任何世俗权威;该理念常被用来为君主专制辩护,并在16至18世纪的欧洲广泛流行。

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/dɪˈvaɪn raɪt əv kɪŋz/C1formalpolitical已废弃
  • zh一种历史政治与宗教教义,主张君主的权力直接来自上帝,而非来自人民同意或任何世俗权威;该理念常被用来为君主专制辩护,并在16至18世纪的欧洲广泛流行。

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.

    zh君权神授

    • 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.