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Licntenant governor

Defined in 1 dictionary — Black's (1910)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. A deputy-governor, acting as the chief civil officer of one of several colonies under a governor general. Webster.

In American law. An officer of a slate, sometimes charged with special duties, but chiefly important as the deputy or substitute of the governor, acting in the place of the governor upon the latter's death, resignation, or disability. Defined under Lieutenant in Black's Law Dictionary.