british crown

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british crown

The British Crown is displayed on a velvet cushion in a museum.

Definition

Noun: 1. The institution of the monarchy in the United Kingdom: The "British Crown" represents the state authority and sovereignty embodied by the reigning monarch as the head of state. 2. The legal and constitutional entity of the monarchy: It refers to the government and the state in their legal capacity, as distinct from the person of the monarch.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The island is a territory under the British Crown. (The island is governed by the authority of the UK monarchy.)
    • Historically, allegiance was sworn to the British Crown. (Loyalty was formally pledged to the monarchical institution.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To be a servant of the Crown": To be employed by the state or government.
    • As a judge, he is a servant of the Crown.
  • "Crown property": Land or assets owned by the state.
    • This forest is managed as Crown property.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Crown (n): Often used synonymously with "British Crown" in legal and governmental contexts to mean the state.
  • Crown Colony (n): A historical term for a colony under the direct control of the British government.
  • Royal (adj): Pertaining to the monarch or monarchy (e.g., royal family, royal assent).
Synonyms
  • The monarchy: The kingship or queenship and its institution.
  • The sovereign: The monarch as the supreme authority.
  • The state (in this specific constitutional context): The government and its authority.
Related Phrases
  • Loyal to the Crown: Faithful to the monarch and the institution they represent.
    • The oath requires soldiers to be loyal to the Crown.
  • Acting on behalf of the Crown: Performing official duties for the state.
    • The minister was acting on behalf of the Crown when she signed the treaty.
Related Idioms
  • The Crown jewels: The ceremonial regalia of the monarchy, often used metaphorically for valuable assets.
    • The company considered its patent portfolio to be its crown jewels.
  • Heavy is the head that wears the crown: A saying about the burdens of leadership and responsibility (derived from Shakespeare).
    • The Prime Minister sighed, knowing that heavy is the head that wears the crown.
british crown

The British Crown is displayed on a velvet cushion in a museum.

Noun
  1. the symbol of the power of the British monarchy
    • members of the British Commonwealth owe allegiance to the British Crown

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