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theocracyGovernment by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. In many theocracies, government leaders are members of the clergy, and the state's legal system is based on religious law. Theocratic rule was typical of early civilizations. The Enlightenment marked the end of theocracy in most Western countries. Contemporary examples of theocracies include Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Vatican. See also church and state; divine kingship. theocracy 1. government by a deity or by a priesthood 2. a community or political unit under such government How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The last thing the world needs is more soldiers sworn to kill for their dictators, theocrats, absolutists and commanders in chief. Perhaps I'll take my own advice and stop calling them theocrats. Confounded by the complexity of Iran's Janus-faced political system, with its unelected theocrats and popularly chosen president and parliament, and unable to fathom the twin impulses of Shi'i Islam and the anti-Western revolutionary heritage, U. |
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