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monarchy

[mon-er-kee] / ˈmɒn ər ki /
NOUN
kingship
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A parliamentary official known as Black Rod will have the door of the lower chamber House of Commons slammed in their face, a tradition that symbolises parliament's independence from the monarchy.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

In Norway, where Griffin delivered his recent remarks, a strong social safety net is a hallmark of the country, which is governed as a constitutional monarchy.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

But, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on Tuesday, there was one thing that brought everyone together: the British monarchy.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

A witness statement raises new questions about the Gulf monarchy and Karim Khan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

At the very core of the revolutionary legacy, however, was a virulent hatred of monarchy and an inveterate suspicion of any consolidated version of political authority.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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