Regalism

Pronunciation: /ˈɹiɡəɫˈɪzəm/

Regalism (noun)

  1. A belief that a king or queen should have strong control over government and church matters.
  2. A system where the state claims authority over church decisions, often limiting church independence.

Examples

  • Regalism supports the royal power belief in governing authority.
  • The royal power belief is strengthened by regalism in some systems.