Monarchy
/ˈmɒnərki/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of government in which a single person, the monarch, rules, often hereditary and sometimes limited by a constitution.
The United Kingdom is an example of a constitutional monarchy.
- (n.) The period or system of rule by a monarch.
The monarchy of the Tudors shaped English history profoundly.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, it is important to distinguish between absolute monarchies and constitutional monarchies, as the source and extent of royal power differ significantly.
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