governor general

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1. governor general - Noun

3. Governor general - Proper noun

Meaning

A governor who has lieutenant or deputy governors under him; as, the governor general of Canada, of India.

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governor-general

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According to his own testimony, White's reason was the dismissal of the elected government of Gough Whitlam by the Governor-General Sir John Kerr in November 1975. Source: Internet

Addressing his district governors in the General Government on 16 December 1941, Governor-General Hans Frank said, "But what will happen to the Jews? Source: Internet

A governor-general may be recalled or dismissed by the monarch before their term is complete. Source: Internet

Alexander proved to be enthusiastic about the Canadian wilderness and was a popular governor general with Canadians. Source: Internet

All communication between the Australian colonies and the British Government was meant to go through the Governor-General, and the other colonies had Lieutenant-Governors. Source: Internet

Appointment Tim Healy First Governor-General of the Irish Free State Until the 1920s, the Governors General were British, and appointed on the advice of the British Government. Source: Internet

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