limited monarchy

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noun

a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Origin of limited monarchy

First recorded in 1825–35

Words nearby limited monarchy

limitative, limited, limited company, limited edition, limited liability, limited monarchy, limited partner, limited partnership, limited policy, limited war, limited-payment life insurance
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Words related to limited monarchy

kingship, queenship

British Dictionary definitions for limited monarchy

limited monarchy

noun

another term for constitutional monarchy
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