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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This would eventually lead to the overthrow of the tsarist autocracy and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 Under Mottley, Barbados cut ties with Queen Elizabeth II in November 2021 and ceased to be a constitutional monarchy. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 After the United States gained independence from Britain, Canada remained a colony until 1867 and afterward continued as a constitutional monarchy with a British-style parliamentary system. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 Set in a fictional 21st-century constitutional monarchy, Perfect Crown follows Grand Prince Yi-An as he is pressured to marry to prevent a power struggle in the royal household. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for constitutional monarchy

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“Constitutional monarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutional%20monarchy. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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