Monarchism is the advocacy of the system of monarchy or monarchical rule. In his classification of political systems, Montesquieu defines three main kinds&colon; republican, monarchical, and despotic. The term is commonly used to describe a kingdom or other monarchical or dynastic state. Conversely, the opposition to monarchical rule is referred to as republicanism. They have a pseudo-feudal society with monarchical (if not totalitarian) government. Abdication is the act of formally relinquishing monarchical authority. As an adjective, "dowager" usually appears in association with monarchical and aristocratic titles. It was something of a combination of the monarchical and patriarchal forms. Abdication is the act of formally giving up one's monarchical power and status. Instead of a democratic government, I am under a monarchical government. The writer is a supporter of Church and State, an upholder of monarchical principles. Some wanted a republic, but others favoured retaining some type of monarchical government. Monarchical rule is among the oldest political institutions. Wriothesley, a religious conservative, objected to Somerset's assumption of monarchical power over the Council. Wriothesley, a religious conservative, objected to Seymour's assumption of monarchical power over the Council.