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divine right

 noun
     
Related topics: Politics
divine right [singular]
1PP the right given to a king or queen by God to rule a country, that in former times could not be opposed
2 informal the right to do what you want without having to ask permission:
Being my wife doesn't give you the divine right to read my mail.
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