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In politics, a figurehead is a person who de jure (in name or by law) appears to hold an important and often supremely powerful title or office, yet de facto (in reality) exercises little to no actual power. This usually means that they are head of state, but not head of government. The metaphor derives from … See more
Monarchs in some constitutional monarchies, and presidents in parliamentary republics are often considered to be figureheads. Commonly cited figureheads include Queen Elizabeth II, who was queen of 15 See more
The word can also have more sinister overtones, and refer to a powerful leader, who should be exercising full authority, who is actually being controlled by a more powerful figure behind the throne. See more
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WebFigurehead can refer to. An ornament on the bow of a boat or ship. A monarch who mainly fulfills ceremonial roles and doesn't have a lot of actual political power. This …
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WebDec 23, 2011 · figurehead (plural figureheads) ( nautical ) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship . ( by extension ) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no …
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WebFigurehead. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. This is a gallery page containing specially selected image and media files. They have been chosen as …
Figurehead - Wikipedia - Al-Quds University
https://wiki.alquds.edu/?query=FigureheadWebAug 01, 2022 · In politics, a figurehead is a person who de jure (in name or by law) appears to hold an important and often supremely powerful title or office, yet de facto (in reality) …
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WebThe Figurehead is one of the Ship Customization Items in Sea of Thieves. A ship's figurehead determines the design displayed on the ship's prow (nose). Figureheads are …
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WebA figurehead is a wooden decorative statue mounted on the prow of a ship. Originally intended to placate a crew's superstitious dread of the unknown, the figurehead is …
Figureheads - Official Worlds Adrift Wiki
https://worldsadrift.fandom.com/wiki/FigureheadWebFigureheads are a decorative ship component. They are craftable from a Assembly Station. Some of the figureheads available are exclusive to the Founder or Pioneer packs. A …
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WebCollector's Royal Sea Squirrel Figurehead. Collector's Ruby Splashtail Figurehead. Collector's Sea of Sands Figurehead. Collector's Shining Pegasus Figurehead. …
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