Colonial office
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In the English government, this is the department of state through which the sovereign appoints colonial governors, etc., and communicates with them. Until the year 1854, the secretary for the colonies was also secretary for war.
Defined under Colony in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In the English government, this is the department of state through which the sovereign appoints colonial governors, etc., and communicates with them, Until the vear 1854, the secretary for the colonies was also secretary for war,