Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - divine right
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Divine right
divine right
noun Date: circa 1600 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 DIVINE SERVICE noun Date: 14th century a service of Christian worship; specifically such a service that is not sacramental in character
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(divine rights) If someone thinks they have a divine right to something, they think that it is their right to have it, without making any effort. A degree does not give you a divine right to wealth. N-COUNT: usu sing ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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~ n 1 the right given to a king or queen by God to rule a country, that in former times could not be questioned or opposed 2 have a divine right to do sth informal to be able to do what you want without having to ask permission (You don't have a divine right to open all my mail, you know.) ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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