A political and religious doctrine asserting that monarchs derive their authority directly from God, not from earthly subjects. This concept justifies absolute rule, positioning rebellion as both treason and sin. Rulers benefited most, using it to legitimize power, suppress dissent, and centralize control. Historically prominent in Europe, it shaped governance under figures like James I of England.
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