Queen
/kwin/
Definitions
- (n.) A female sovereign or monarch, often hereditary, ruling a kingdom or territory under constitutional or absolute powers.
The queen exercised her constitutional duties during the parliamentary session.
- (n.) The wife or widow of a king, holding a title often associated with certain legal and social privileges.
The queen consort held ceremonial roles but no governing authority.
- (n.) In legal symbolism, a representation of royal authority, often appearing on state seals, documents, and insignia.
The queen's seal authenticated the royal decree.
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- queens
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'queen' typically denotes female monarchy or consort status; distinctions between queen regnant and queen consort are legally significant, especially in constitutional interpretation.
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