A Glossary of Political Economy Terms

by Dr. Paul M. Johnson

Theocracy

A form of government in which the clergy exercise or bestow all legitimate political authority and in which religious law is dominant over civil law and enforced by state agencies.

See also:

• legitimacy,
• ideology,
• state

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A Glossary of Political Economy Terms copyright © 1994-2005 Paul M. Johnson

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