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1. (n.) theocracy
a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme ruler.
2. theocracy
a system of government by priests claiming a divine commission.
3. theocracy
a commonwealth or state under such a form of government.
Etymology: (1615–25; < Gk theokratía. See theo -, -cracy)
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| Definition of 'theocracy' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) theocracy
a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided)
2. (noun) theocracy
the belief in government by divine guidance
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) theocracy
government of a state by the immediate direction or administration of God; hence, the exercise of political authority by priests as representing the Deity
2. (noun) theocracy
the state thus governed, as the Hebrew commonwealth before it became a kingdom
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. theocracy
government of a State professedly in the name and under the direction as well as the sanction of Heaven.
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