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governor's council

American  

noun

  1. a council chosen to assist or inform a governor on legislative or executive matters.


Etymology

Origin of governor's council

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

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The governor's council was "pressured heavily" by North Star, Reinhart said, though the proposal faced pushback from disability rights advocates.

From Salon Dec. 5, 2022

The governor’s council was “pressured heavily” by North Star, Reinhart said, though the proposal faced pushback from disability rights advocates.

From Seattle Times Dec. 4, 2022

Fees collected by internet customers who’ve paid to deactivate the digital block would be relayed to the state and allocated toward the governor’s council on human trafficking, according to the bill.

From Washington Times Mar. 7, 2018

Chiles was a merchant and served in the House of Burgesses and on the royal governor’s council.

From Washington Post Oct. 28, 2016

He became a member of the governor's council, 1809-1815; secretary of the Hartford Convention, 1814.

From The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut by Greene, Maria Louise

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