stadholder
noun
the chief magistrate of the former republic of the United Provinces of the Netherlands.
stadholderate
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a word derived from
stadholder.
Example Sentences
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The operations of these two great chartered companies occupy a place among memorable events of Frederick Henry’s stadholderate; they are therefore mentioned here, but for further details the special articles must be consulted.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
He had undoubtedly the people at his back, but unfortunately they expected an almost magical change would take place in the situation with his elevation to the stadholderate.
From History of Holland by Edmundson, George
His stadholderate of Gelderland had overwhelmed him with annoyance, for throughout the north- eastern provinces there was neither system nor subordination.
From The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 31: 1580-82 by Motley, John Lothrop
The English ambassador, Harris, and Van de Spiegel were the chief advisers of the now dominant Orange government; and drastic steps were taken to establish the hereditary stadholderate henceforth on a firm basis.
From History of Holland by Edmundson, George
The services he rendered to his country during his stadholderate of twenty-two years can scarcely be over-estimated.
From History of Holland by Edmundson, George
