proconsulate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of proconsulate
From the Latin word prōconsulātus, dating back to 1650–60. See proconsul, -ate 3
Example Sentences
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Senator McAdoo, who regards California as his political proconsulate, did not choose to honor State Chairman Olson with more than the scantest patronage.
From Time Magazine Archive
A grammatical treatise, De Analogia, was composed by him during one of his long journeys between Northern Italy and the headquarters of his army in Gaul during his proconsulate.
From Latin Literature by J. W. (John William) Mackail
He was fifty-six years of age when he became Proconsul of Cilicia, an Eastern province; and all historians have united in praising his proconsulate for its justice, its integrity, and its ability.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements by John Lord
Within two or three years from his proconsulate he was raised to the imperial throne, and is known as Antoninus Pius.
From Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" by Joseph Barber Lightfoot
The proconsulate of the seas was to be vested in the same person for three years.
From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson by William Stevenson
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