Republic
/rɪˈpʌblɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of government in which power is held by elected representatives and an elected or nominated head of state rather than a monarch.
The nation's constitution established it as a republic with elected officials.
Forms
- republics
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Commentary
In legal usage, emphasis is on the republican system's foundation in law and representative governance rather than monarchy.
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