| limited monarchy. |
| constitutional monarchy n. A monarchy in which the powers of the ruler are restricted to those granted under the constitution and laws of the nation. |
A form of national government in which the power of the monarch (the king or queen) is restrained by a parliament, by law, or by custom. Several nations, especially in modern times, have passed from absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, including Belgium, Britain, Denmark, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.
