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Definition of: protectorate
(prə·tek′tər·it) noun
1. A relation of protection and partial control by a strong nation over a weaker power.
2. A country or region under the protection of another.
3. The office, or period of office, of a protector of a kingdom. Also pro·tec′tor·ship.
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