Definition
神权 refers to a form of power or authority that is derived from or sanctioned by a divine being or religious institution. It can mean 'religious authority' (the power held by clergy or religious bodies), 'theocracy' (a government system where religious leaders rule), or 'rule by divine right' (the claim that a monarch's right to rule comes directly from God). In Chinese historical and political discourse, 神权 is often contrasted with 君权 (monarchical power) or 人权 (human rights).
noun
religious authoritythe power of religious institutions or leaderstheocracya government system ruled by religious figuresrule by divine rightthe doctrine that sovereign authority comes from God
Examples
- ，神权。Zhōngshìjì de Ōuzhōu, shén quán wǎngwǎng gāo yú shìsú jūnzhǔ de quánlì.In medieval Europe, religious authority often surpassed the power of secular monarchs.
- 神权，。Yìxiē guójiā réngrán cǎiyòng shén quán zhìdù, yóu zōngjiào lǐngxiù zhǎngwò zuìgāo quánlì.Some countries still adopt a theocratic system, with religious leaders holding supreme power.
- 神权，。Gǔdài jūnzhǔ cháng xuānchēng zìjǐ de tǒngzhì láizì shén quán, yǐ cǐ gǒnggù héfǎxìng.Ancient monarchs often claimed that their rule came from divine right, thereby consolidating its legitimacy.
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