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
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 Lord, John
Thus his proconsulate is perhaps the purest and most honorable passage in his life.
From The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II by Various
Robespierre now stood between the two hostile parties—Danton, Desmoulins, and their friends, on the side of a regular government; Hébert, Chaumette, and Collot, returned from a terrible proconsulate, wishing to govern by severities.
From Lectures on the French Revolution by Figgis, John Neville
A proconsulate, if I might come to that dignity, would be a high honor to write in my life story.
From An Easter Disciple The Chronicle of Quintus, the Roman Knight by Sanford, Arthur Benton
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