DCHP-3

lieutenant-governor†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n. — Hist.

in colonial times, the chief executive officer in a colony or province, subordinate to the governor general.

Quotations

1766
His Excellency, and General Carleton, Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, were each attended by several Gentlemen from their respective Governments.
1832
. . . forms part of the general government of the North American provinces, being included in the Governor-General's commission; but, except when he is present in the Province, the Lieutenant-Governor, who is appointed to the command of New Brunswick by a separate commission, is in every respect a governor. . . .
1878
Among the Hallowe'en pranks at Winnipeg a live pig was hoisted on a flag-staff at the residence of Lieutenant-Governor Cauchon.
2n.

in modern contexts, the official head of a provincial government, appointed by the Governor-General-in-Council for a term of five years to act as the representative of the Crown.

Quotations

1869
His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, with the usual ceremonies, prorogued the Legislature on Wednesday.
1966
The perils of Government House, one of Alberta's most intriguing tales, may have its finale written by . . . the new Lieutenant-Governor.