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Crown Dependencies

  • plural
    of Crown Dependency.
    Crown Dependency
    noun
    a legally independent territory that relies on the British government for a limited number of essential functions, such as defense and some aspects of foreign policy; one of the Bailiwick of Jersey, the Bailiwick of Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.

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Another option is emulating Britain’s Crown Dependencies such as the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023

Another option is emulating Britain’s Crown Dependencies such as the Channel Islands, which are largely self-governing tax havens.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 3, 2023

He wants to look at Crown Dependencies like the Channel Islands and overseas territories like the Falkland Islands.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2023

It does not include physical assets such as real estate, yachts or assets held in Crown Dependencies such as Guernsey and Jersey.

From Reuters ● Nov. 10, 2022

This was also the first time the competition was open to applications from the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.

From BBC ● May 20, 2022

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