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Monarchy

Scope note

Form of government having a single, usually hereditary, chief of state with life tenure who may exercise governmental powers varying from nominal to absolute. W

This term has 3 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Concept

Getty AAT term number

300055529

Broader Terms used

<government by form>

Equivalent Terms used

monarchic

Created

12yrs ago

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