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The doctrine of divine right holds that the power of kings derives from the will of God, not from temporal authority. It was used to justify monarchical absolutism in France and England, although it has practical limits. Defended by Bossuet and James I, it was challenged by Suárez, who asserted that political power comes from the people, not directly from God.
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