theocracy; divine right; supernatural power
Meanings
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supernatural power; divine authority over human destiny
Refers to the power attributed to gods, spirits, or supernatural beings in religious or superstitious beliefs.
Ancient societies generally believed that divine power could determine a person's life, death, fortune, and misfortune.
This primitive tribe still worships divine authority, regarding natural disasters as punishment from the gods.
noun
theocracy; divine right of kings; ruling power claimed to be divinely ordained
formalHistorical and political term referring to the theory that monarchs' authority derives directly from God. Used in academic and historical contexts.
Medieval Europe was under theocratic rule for a long period.
The combination of divine right and monarchical power was an important characteristic of feudal society.
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The French Revolution overthrew the legitimacy foundation of theocratic rule.