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
I granted him this request also and gave him a letter with which he set off to Carthage, where Lollianus Avitus, the term of his proconsulate having nearly expired, was awaiting your arrival, Maximus.
From The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura by Butler, Harold Edgeworth
As soon as his proconsulate was over, he jumped from the pedestal and, once more assuming our poor humanity, sought desperately for Mr. Vernon and Miss Phyllida Courteen.
From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton
After an ineffectual struggle of more than three years, he chose rather to abdicate his throne than retain it under the degrading conditions of proconsulate subserviency.
From Holland The History of the Netherlands by Grattan, Thomas Colley
When Pitt resigned office in 1801, the Marquis Wellesley had already reached the climax, though by no means the close, of his brilliant proconsulate.
From The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) by Brodrick, George C. (George Charles)
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