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n. - The system in which a country is ruled by a king or queen. An autocracy governed by a ruler who usually inherits the authority.

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  • In 1660, Charles II passed through Rochester on his way to London to restore the monarchy.
  • One of the perks of visiting what amounts to a monarchy is the VIP treatment.
  • The mix of modern life with the trappings of monarchy is handled very well.
  • To sum up, a left-wing monarchy is the new formula being discussed in Spain.
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