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
In an absolute monarchy, the ruler is supreme; in a limited monarchy, the parliament or congress sets a limit to the powers of the ruler; in a democracy, the people rule.
From The Short Constitution by Russell, William F.
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