Lord Lieutenant
Americannoun
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British. the title of various high officials holding authority deputed from a sovereign.
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(formerly) the viceroy in Ireland.
noun
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(in Britain) the representative of the Crown in a county
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(formerly) the British viceroy in Ireland
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Lord Lieutenant
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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"It's pivotal that Derry was a part of that story," Lord Lieutenant Ian Crowe said.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
The Queen was accompanied by Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding - and even used her ceremonial sword to cut a celebratory cake.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2023
On Sunday, Glasgow's Lord Lieutenant Jacqueline McLaren will officially mark the occasion during a ceremony in George Square.
From BBC ● May 6, 2023
The statue, was the idea of the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2023
I have already heard some talk about the possibility and propriety of sending his Royal Highness as Lord Lieutenant to govern Ireland.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by Justin McCarthy
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