proconsulate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of proconsulate
From the Latin word prōconsulātus, dating back to 1650–60. See proconsul, -ate 3
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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
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 Arthur Benton Sanford
Within two or three years from his proconsulate he was raised to the imperial throne, and is known as Antoninus Pius.
From Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" by Joseph Barber Lightfoot
There's a limit to the upkeep allowance for a proconsulate, and we can't pay five hundred useless servants.
From A Slave is a Slave by H. Beam Piper
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 Compton MacKenzie
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