limited monarchy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of limited monarchy
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Locke rejected the divine right of kings and instead advocated for the central role of Parliament with a limited monarchy.
From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014
They upheld the idea of a limited monarchy and wanted few changes in government.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
The German People's Party are liberals and not adverse to a limited monarchy.
From Time Magazine Archive
French willingness to give limited monarchy another opportunity, therefore, may have greatly increased.
From Time Magazine Archive
The question resembled the worn-out discussion as to whether England was or was not a limited monarchy under the Plantagenets.
From The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India by Hunter, William Wilson
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