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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
monarchy
mon·archy [monarchy monarchies] BrE [ˈmɒnəki] NAmE [ˈmɑːnərki] noun (pl. mon·archies) 1. the monarchysingular a system of government by a king or a queen •plans to abolish the monarchy 2. countable a country that is ruled by a king or a queen •There are several constitutional monarchies in Europe. compare ↑republic 3. the monarchysingular the king or queen of a country and their family Word Origin: late Middle English: from Old French monarchie, via late Latin from Greek monarkhia ‘the rule of one’. Collocations: Politics Power create/form/be the leader of a political party gain/take/win/lose/regain control of Congress start/spark/lead/be on the brink of a revolution be engaged/locked in an internal power struggle lead/form a rival/breakaway faction seize/take control of the government/power bring down/overthrow/topple the government/president/regime abolish/overthrow/restore the monarchy establish/install a military dictatorship/a stable government be forced/removed/driven from office/power resign/step down as party leader/an MP/president/prime minister enter/retire from/return to political life Political debate spark/provoke a heated/hot/intense/lively debate engage in/participate in/contribute to (the) political/public debate (on/over sth) get involved in/feel excluded from the political process launch/start/lead/spearhead a campaign/movement join/be linked with the peace/anti-war/feminist/civil rights movement criticize/speak out against/challenge/support the government lobby/put pressure on the government (to do sth) come under fire/pressure from opposition parties Policy call for/demand/propose/push for/advocate democratic/political/land reform(s) formulate/implement domestic economic policy change/influence/shape/have an impact on government/economic/public policy be consistent with/be in line with/go against/be opposed to government policy reform/restructure/modernize the tax system privatize/improve/deliver/make cuts in public services invest (heavily) in/spend sth on schools/education/public services/(the) infrastructure nationalize the banks/the oil industry promise/propose/deliver/give ($80 billion in/significant/substantial/massive) tax cuts a/the budget is approved/ (especially NAmE) passed by parliament/congress Making laws have a majority in/have seats in Parliament/Congress/the Senate propose/sponsor a bill/legislation/a resolution introduce/bring in/draw up/draft/adopt/pass a bill/a law/legislation/measures amend/repeal an act/a law/legislation veto/vote against/oppose a bill/legislation/a measure/a proposal/a resolution get/require/be decided by a majority vote more collocations at ↑economy, ↑voting Example Bank: •rebels trying to overthrow the absolute monarchy •the arguments for abolishing the monarchy
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