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adj. - Ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right; Having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

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  • monarchal government
  • Adjective : monarchal pomp
  • However, it has a deliberative stateliness and a certain monarchal tone.
  • From then to now, the country is no nearer "government by the people" than under monarchal or autocratic rule.
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