hereditary ruler
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A monarch or leader who inherits their position.
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- The small kingdom was governed by a hereditary ruler for centuries.
- The kingdom was passed down through generations, with a hereditary ruler always at its head.
- Many ancient civilizations had a hereditary ruler system.
- Historically, many monarchies have been led by a hereditary ruler.
- A hereditary ruler inherits their position, rather than being elected.
- The council advised the young prince, who was the hereditary ruler, on matters of state.
- The country transitioned from an elected president to a hereditary ruler after the civil war.
- The stability of the nation depended on the wisdom of its hereditary ruler.
- Critics argued that a hereditary ruler is not always the best choice for a nation.
- Even a hereditary ruler must earn the respect of their people.
- She was born into a family destined to become the next hereditary ruler.
- The transition of power from one hereditary ruler to the next was usually peaceful.
- The people questioned the legitimacy of a hereditary ruler in a modern democracy.
- The citizens hoped their new hereditary ruler would bring prosperity.
- Historically, a hereditary ruler often combined religious and political authority.
- In this system, the title of hereditary ruler is passed from father to son.
- The new constitution aimed to limit the power of the hereditary ruler.
- The ancient laws dictated that only a hereditary ruler could ascend to the throne.
- Under a hereditary ruler, leadership passes down through generations within a single family.
- The country yearned for a strong, hereditary ruler to guide them through turbulent times.