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governor-general
noun 3
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3VERB + GOVERNOR-GENERAL
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GOVERNOR-GENERAL + NOUN
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noun
1
An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.
It is a historical and analytical study of the position of Viceroy and Governor-General in the Indian constitutional system.
The vulnerability of the Governor-General should not be overstated.
2
An official in a similar position in other countries.
Nikolai Bobrikov served as governor-general of the Grand Duchy of Finland from 1898 until his untimely death in 1904.
[…]the proper warrants thereon shall be issued by the auditor and countersigned by the governor-general.
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A zongdu.
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It is a historical and analytical study of the position of Viceroy and Governor-General in the Indian constitutional system.
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The vulnerability of the Governor-General should not be overstated.
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2003, The Far East and Australasia 2003, Europa Publications, page 122, The legislative power of the Commonwealth of Australia is vested in a Federal Parliament, consisting of HM the Queen (represente
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Nothing can save the Governor-General.
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