monarchy
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ər noun, plural mon·ar·chies.
1.
a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch. Compare absolute monarchy, limited monarchy.
2.
supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person.
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| —n , pl -chies | |
| 1. | a form of government in which supreme authority is vested in a single and usually hereditary figure, such as a king, and whose powers can vary from those of an absolute despot to those of a figurehead |
| 2. | a country reigned over by a king, prince, or other monarch |
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monarchy [(mon-uhr-kee, mon-ahr-kee)]A system of government in which one person reigns, usually a king or queen. The authority, or crown, in a monarchy is generally inherited. The ruler, or monarch, is often only the head of state, not the head of government. Many monarchies, such as Britain and Denmark, are actually governed by parliaments. (See absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy.)
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Example sentences
He also expressed doubt about the future of the monarchy.
But it is not unfair to criticise the monarchy and its advisers for having created a system where the king is so sorely needed.
It wasn't a monarchy, but neither exactly was it a republic.
Many enrich themselves by means of his dark monarchy.
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