Lord Lieutenant
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In English Law. Lords lieutenants of counties were first appointed about the reign of Henry VIII. as standing representatives of the crown to keep the counties in military order. They succeeded to the duties of sheriffs and justices of the peace. Till 1871 the militia was under the command of the lord lieutenant. They still retain duties for the preservation of peace. They are appointed by the crown, and may appoint deputy-lieutenants. Enc. Laws of Engl. They exist in the counties of England and Wales. It Is also the title of the chief representative of the government in Ireland.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In English law. The viceroy of the crown in Ireland. The principal military officer of a county, originally appointed for the purpose of mustering the inhabitants for the defense of the country.
Defined under Lord in Black's Law Dictionary.