governor-general

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.

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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