republic; republicanism; republican system; Gonghe Regency
Meanings
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republican system; republic; republicanism
formalRefers to a political system where the country is considered a public matter and power resides with elected representatives or the people, as opposed to monarchy.
France is a republic.
Republicanism emphasizes popular sovereignty.
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This country transitioned from a monarchy to a republic.
noun
Gonghe Regency; the共和 period (841–828 BC)
formalHistorical term referring to the fourteen-year period during the Western Zhou Dynasty when King Li was exiled and the state was administered jointly by the Duke of Zhou and the Duke of Shao. Year one of the Gonghe era (841 BC) marks the beginning of accurate dating in Chinese history.
The first year of the Gonghe Regency was 841 BC, marking the beginning of accurate chronological dating in Chinese history.
The Gonghe Regency of the Western Zhou lasted for fourteen years.
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After King Li fled to Zhi, the Duke of Zhou and the Duke of Shao administered the state jointly, which is historically known as the Gonghe Regency.