Head of state

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002402",
  "term": "Head of state",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The chief public representative of a country, who embodies the state's sovereignty and legitimacy. This individual performs ceremonial duties, represents the nation internationally, and acts as the supreme commander of the armed forces in many systems. The role can be distinct from the head of government, as in parliamentary republics and constitutional monarchies.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/head-of-state/"
}