protectorate, associated state(noun)
a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty
Government by a protector; -- applied especially to the government of England by Oliver Cromwell.
The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs.
An autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity.
government by a protector; -- applied especially to the government of England by Oliver Cromwell
the authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs
Origin: [Cf. F. protectorat.]
In history, the term protectorate has two different meanings. In its earliest inception, which has been adopted by modern international law, it is an autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity. In exchange for this, the protectorate usually accepts specified obligations, which may vary greatly, depending on the real nature of their relationship. However, it retains formal sovereignty, and remains a state under international law. A territory subject to this type of arrangement is also known as a protected state. A second meaning came about as a result of European colonial expansion in the nineteenth century. Many colonized territories came to be referred to as "colonial protectorates", but were not regarded as separate states under international law. Entities referred to as "international protectorates" can become so subordinated to the protecting power that in effect they lose their independent statehood, though there are exceptions.
The numerical value of protectorate in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
The numerical value of protectorate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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