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king

Definition for king

noun as in ruler

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An emperor or king who rules not by the consent of the governed, but by divine right.

From Salon

A 2004 commission appointed by the king to investigate the country's past human rights abuses verified 114 deaths but did not disclose how exactly they died.

From BBC

The outlet said it was not clear who in particular requested the sword to present to the king.

From BBC

It has clarified his vision for his own reign once he becomes king, reinforced how stressful family life has been for him, and given us a few personal details about him we didn't know before.

From BBC

The Prince of Wales has said he will bring change to the monarchy when he is king, in an interview palace sources say is the most open Prince William has ever been.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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