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the doctrine that kings and queens have a God-given right to rule and that rebellion against them is a sin.
The king ruled with the belief in his divine right, dismissing any opposition as heretical.
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a belief that one has an inherent right to something, often used metaphorically.
He acted as if he had a divine right to the best office in the building.
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