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a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god
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Theocracy is a form of government in which religious leaders hold political power.
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In a theocracy, the government is heavily influenced by religious beliefs.
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Some people think living in a theocracy would be like being ruled by a religious dictatorship.
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The company's strict policies made it feel like a theocracy, with the boss acting as a supreme leader.