His Excellency
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Bouvier (1839)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A title given by the constitution of Massachusetts to the governor of that commonwealth. Mass. Const, part 2, c. 2, s. 1, art. 1. This title is customarily given to the governors of the other states, whether or not it be the official designation in their constitutions and laws; also to ambassadors.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In English law. The title of a viceroy, governor general, ambassador, or commander in chief.
In American law. This title is given to the governor of Massachusetts by the constitution of that state; and it is commonly given, as a title of honor and courtesy, to the governors of the other states and to the president of the United States. It is also customarily used by foreign ministers in addressing the secretary of state in written communications.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In English law. The title of a viceroy, governor general, amhassador, or commander in chief.
In American law. This title is given to the governor of Massachusetts by the constitution of that state; and it is commonly given, as a title of honor and courtesy, to the governors of the other states and to the president of the United States. It is also customarily used by foreign ministers in addressing the secretary of state in written communications.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
a title commonwealth. Const. part 2, ¢. 2,8. 1, art. 1.