A theocracy is a form of government in which religious leaders control the state, ruling in the name of a god or by the laws considered to be divinely inspired. In such regimes, the legal system is often based directly upon religious laws.
Related terms
Divine Right of Kings: The doctrine that kings derive their authority from God, not from their subjects, legitimizing their right to rule.
An Islamic legal system derived from the Quran and Hadiths, guiding not only religious practices but also aspects of daily life in some Muslim-majority countries.
Secularism: The principle of separating religion from political, social, and educational institutions