constitutional monarchy
noun
: a system of government in which a country is ruled by a king and queen whose power is limited by a constitution
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In an alternate version of Korea ruled by a constitutional monarchy, Lovely Runner breakout Byeon Woo-seok stars as melancholic modern-day prince Yi An.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
The country moved from absolute monarchy, as was still the case in June 1789, to a constitutional monarchy later that year.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Even with the royal family’s centuries-long association with divine rights and imperialism, Charles and his heir, Prince William, are known to respect their place in a constitutional monarchy.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Japan is a constitutional monarchy led by 65-year-old Emperor Naruhito.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
The country moved from absolute monarchy, as was still the case in June 1789, to a constitutional monarchy later that year.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Even with the royal family’s centuries-long association with divine rights and imperialism, Charles and his heir, Prince William, are known to respect their place in a constitutional monarchy.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Japan is a constitutional monarchy led by 65-year-old Emperor Naruhito.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Constitutional monarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutional%20monarchy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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