DCHP-3

sister colony

Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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one of the British North American colonies, regarded as having equal status with other such colonies.

Quotations

1822
It may truly be said that in this important particular, a Sister Colony is permitted to exercise over Upper-Canada, a more obnoxious authority than Great Britain exerts over her Colonies.
1858
It is consequently a much more delicate task for us to comment on the administration of public affairs here, than it would be in our sister Colonies, where the Governor is not held responsible for acts done by the advice of his ministers.
1897
It is now quite clear that this large colony [Nfld], which has been placed as a sentinel at the portals of Canada, must, ere long, fall into line with its sister colonies in North America.