Protectorate Definition

prə-tĕktər-ĭt
protectorates
noun
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Government by a protector.
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The relation of a strong state to a weaker state under its control and protection.
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The office or term of office of a protector.
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A state or territory so controlled and protected.
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The government of England under Oliver Cromwell and his son Richard (1653-59)
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Singular:
protectorate
Plural:
protectorates

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