limited monarchy

noun

1. a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.

limited monarchy

noun

1. another term for constitutional monarchy

Word History and Origins

Origin of limited monarchy¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Charles V. bequeathed to his successor an authority in these provinces little inferior to that of a limited monarchy.

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In short, they desired a constitutional government, a limited monarchy, such as we now enjoy.

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The author supposes that magistrates are more arbitrary in a despotism and in a democracy than in a limited monarchy.

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They ran the gauntlet to the Argonne in the cause of limited monarchy, to evade revolution and reaction.

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The limited monarchy established by the Provisions of Oxford lasted only three years.

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