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royal rule

[ˈrɔɪəl ruːl]
nounpl: royal rules
domínio real
1. The period of time during which a monarch reigns or governs
During the royal rule of Queen Elizabeth II, the kingdom prospered.
Durante o domínio real da Rainha Isabel II, o reino prosperou.
2. Government or authority exercised by a royal person; monarchical governance
The royal rule was characterized by absolute power and strict laws.
O domínio real foi caracterizado pelo poder absoluto e leis rígidas.
3. A regulation or law established by a monarch
The king issued a new royal rule regarding taxation.
O rei emitiu um novo decreto real sobre tributação.
Synonyms
monarchyreignregal authoritymonarchical governancesovereign rule
Antonyms
democracyrepublicpopular ruledemocratic governance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
domínio real
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reinado
Alternative form emphasizing the period of reign
São Paulo
domínio real; reinado
Both forms used interchangeably
Portugal
domínio real; reinado; império
Império used in historical contexts of Portuguese expansion

Related Idioms & Phrases

under royal rule
in the time of royal rule
by royal decree
royal prerogative
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