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lieutenant-governor † 
1 n. Hist. in colonial times, the chief executive officer in a colony or province, subordinate to the governor general.
- 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.
2 n. 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.
- 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.
- 1766 His Excellency, and General Carleton, Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, were each attended by several Gentlemen from their respective Governments.