lieutenant governor
Americannoun
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a state officer next in rank to a governor, who takes the governor's place in case of the latter's absence, disability, or death.
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British. a deputy governor.
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the executive officer of a Canadian province appointed by the governor general.
noun
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a deputy governor
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(in the US) an elected official who acts as deputy to a state governor and succeeds him if he dies
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lieutenant-governor. (in Canada) the representative of the Crown in a province: appointed by the federal government acting for the Crown
Other Word Forms
- lieutenant governorship noun
Etymology
Origin of lieutenant governor
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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Newsom climbed from San Francisco mayor to lieutenant governor to California’s governorship, where he quietly stewed as Harris leapfrogged past him into the vice presidency.
From Los Angeles Times
The party has elected candidates to the state legislature, city councils and even a few statewide offices, including that of lieutenant governor.
From Salon
The red-brick residence, built in the Federal style and completed in 1798, was Beshear’s home from age 6 to 10 when his father, Steve, lived there while serving as lieutenant governor.
From Los Angeles Times
She said the lieutenant governor’s role is typically a sleepy perch for politicians as they bide their time to run for higher office.
From Los Angeles Times
South: No, though he and I are in regular contact and have been since his days as lieutenant governor.
From Los Angeles Times
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