proconsulate

American  

[proh-kon-suh-lit] / proʊˈkɒn sə lɪt /

Or proconsulship

noun

History/Historical.

1. the office or term of office of a proconsul.

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Etymology

Origin of proconsulate

From the Latin word prōconsulātus, dating back to 1650–60. See proconsul, -ate ³

Example Sentences

Senator McAdoo, who regards California as his political proconsulate, did not choose to honor State Chairman Olson with more than the scantest patronage.

From Time Magazine Archive

Three or four years back an effort was made to rekindle the Christian spirit in these parts, and to do something for the churches of the proconsulate, and to fill up the vacant sees.

From Callista : a Tale of the Third Century by Newman, John Henry

After an ineffectual struggle of more than three years, he chose rather to abdicate his throne than retain it under the degrading conditions of proconsulate subserviency.

From Holland The History of the Netherlands by Grattan, Thomas Colley

I granted him this request also and gave him a letter with which he set off to Carthage, where Lollianus Avitus, the term of his proconsulate having nearly expired, was awaiting your arrival, Maximus.

From The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura by Butler, Harold Edgeworth

As soon as his proconsulate was over, he jumped from the pedestal and, once more assuming our poor humanity, sought desperately for Mr. Vernon and Miss Phyllida Courteen.

From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton