divine right of kings

Noun

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(government) Alternative form of divine right, especially regarding kings as monarchs.

Japanese Meaning

王権神授説

For centuries, rulers invoked the divine right of kings to justify absolute authority and suppress dissent.

何世紀にもわたり、支配者たちは王権神授説を唱えて絶対的な権力を正当化し、異論を抑え込んだ。

Sense（1）

(government) Alternative form of divine right, especially regarding kings as monarchs.