Theocracy

Definition

A theocracy is a form of government in which religious leaders control the state, ruling in the name of a god or by the laws considered to be divinely inspired. In such regimes, the legal system is often based directly upon religious laws.

Related terms

Divine Right of Kings: The doctrine that kings derive their authority from God, not from their subjects, legitimizing their right to rule.

Sharia Law: An Islamic legal system derived from the Quran and Hadiths, guiding not only religious practices but also aspects of daily life in some Muslim-majority countries.

Secularism: The principle of separating religion from political, social, and educational institutions