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2 | 32% | 11 | Overseas governor's position | |
3 | 32% | 10 | A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign | |
Governor Finding On Behalf Of Overseas Agent Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PROCONSUL" which means:
- noun
- • An official in a modern colony who has considerable administrative power
- • A provincial governor of consular rank in the roman republic and roman empire
- • An anthropoid ape of the genus proconsul
An example sentence would be:
- • "The proconsul appointed officials to oversee the administration of the province."
- • "The proconsul traveled throughout his territory to meet with local leaders."
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