divine mandate

Examples (20)

• The emperor claimed to rule by divine mandate.
• Many ancient emperors ruled under the belief of a divine mandate.
• Many ancient kings believed they had a divine mandate to govern.
• The pharaohs of Egypt were thought to have a direct divine mandate to govern.
• The priest spoke of the divine mandate to help the poor.
• Historically, a king's power was often legitimized by a perceived divine mandate.
• She felt a divine mandate to spread compassion in the world.
• The concept of the divine mandate shaped many early civilizations.
• The constitution was seen as fulfilling a divine mandate for justice.
• Challenging the monarch was seen as challenging the divine mandate itself.
• Religious leaders often claim a divine mandate for their teachings.
• Some religious texts refer to a ruler's divine mandate to lead their people.
• The missionary believed he had a divine mandate to convert others.
• The idea of a divine mandate gradually faded with the rise of democracy.
• Throughout history, rulers have invoked divine mandate to legitimize power.
• Loss of the divine mandate could lead to rebellions and dynastic changes.
• The prophet declared a divine mandate to reform society.
• Rulers claimed a divine mandate to demand absolute obedience from their subjects.
• Some politicians still appeal to divine mandate in their speeches.
• The notion of a divine mandate was a powerful tool for maintaining social order.