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THEOCRACY

government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided

The meaning of the word theocracy is government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided.

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integralessential to completeness : constituent
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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