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Governor General

Description:

A governor general is a representative of a monarch in a specific territory or country. Typically, the governor general is appointed by the monarch and possesses various executive and ceremonial powers.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, a governor general refers to the highest ranking government representative in a Commonwealth realm or country.

Example sentence:

The Governor General of Canada attended the opening ceremony of the parliament.

Sense 2:

As a noun, governor general can also refer to the office or position held by the highest government representative.

Example sentence:

The new appointment for the Governor General will be announced next month.

Usages:

Usage 1:

In formal events or state functions, the governor general represents the monarch and fulfills their duties on their behalf.

Example sentence:

The Governor General hosted a diplomatic reception at the official residence.

Usage 2:

The governor general may often perform ceremonial duties, such as opening parliament sessions or presenting honors and awards.

Example sentence:

The Governor General awarded the Order of Australia to distinguished citizens.

Usage 3:

In some countries, the governor general may have limited executive powers and can exercise certain legal authorities.

Example sentence:

The Governor General has the authority to grant pardons in exceptional cases.

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