divine right

divine right

noun

Definition of DIVINE RIGHT

: the right of a sovereign to rule as set forth by the theory of government that holds that a monarch receives the right to rule directly from God and not from the people

Examples of DIVINE RIGHT

1. He ruled by divine right.
2. My boss seems to think he has a divine right to order people around.

First Known Use of DIVINE RIGHT

circa 1600

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