jure divino
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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The latter stated his position clearly, that the Pope was Vicar of Christ jure ecclesiastico but not jure divino, and that it was better to remain an Anglican and promote unity so.
From Hugh Memoirs of a Brother by Benson, Arthur Christopher
Secondly, He hath abused the Parliament in holding forth that rule to them in his sermon, “Establish as few things jure divino as can well be.”
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
"That the calling and making of ministers are not jure divino, but a minister comes to be so as a merchant, bookseller, carter, and such like."
From The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 by Masson, David
Did his Majesty really believe that Episcopacy only was jure divino, and that there could be no true Church without Bishops?
From The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 by Masson, David
That which maketh them grant so much is, because they dare not deny that presbyters have the power of ordination jure divino.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
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