King
/ˈkɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A male monarch who is the sovereign head of a kingdom.
The king signed the treaty to end the conflict.
- (n.) A person or entity exercising predominant authority or control in a legal jurisdiction or system.
The king's authority was limited by the constitution.
Forms
- kings
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Commentary
Term often appears in constitutional and historical legal contexts, reflecting sovereign authority; distinguish from generic uses of 'king' outside legal or official capacity.
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