Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dieu-et-mon-droit
phrase
/djuː eɪ mɒ̃ drɔɪt/
Definition
A motto meaning ‘God and my right’, used in heraldry and symbolizing the divine right of kings.
Examples
- The royal coat of arms features “dieu-et-mon-droit” prominently, underscoring the monarch’s divine right to rule.
- In history, many kings used this motto to justify their reign and power.
Meaning
This phrase emphasizes the belief that a monarch’s authority comes directly from God and is therefore unquestionable.
Synonyms
- Divine right
- Heavenly mandate
- God-given authority
