divine decree

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The British colonizers were driven by the belief that they were entitled by divine decree and by royal declaration to live on and use the land and resources of North America.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Men are not particularly concerned as to whether He is artistically glorified and perpetuated by some divine decree.

From Levels of Living Essays on Everyday Ideals by Cope, Henry Frederick

It is the first divine decree, issuing from love and help.

From Home Again by MacDonald, George

Is it a divine decree that all this shall tend to no good?

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 by Various

This divine decree was reported to Alcestis, Admetus’ beautiful young wife, who in a passion of self-sacrifice offered herself as substitute, and cheerfully gave her life for her husband.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)