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Propriety Colony

Description:

A propriety colony refers to a type of colonial administration in which a territory is granted as a proprietary grant or charter to an individual or group of individuals by the ruling monarch. In this arrangement, the proprietor(s) would govern the colony according to their own laws and regulations while still owing allegiance to the monarch.

Senses:

1. Legal Sense: Referring to a colonial administration system where a proprietor(s) governs a territory granted by the monarch.
2. Historical Sense: Pertaining to the colonies established under proprietary grants during early European colonization.

Sample Sentences:

• The Maryland colony in the 17th century was a propriety colony under the rule of the Calvert family.
• In a propriety colony, the proprietor had the authority to appoint officials and control the land distribution.
• Propriety colonies allowed for a degree of local autonomy while still remaining under the overall control of the monarchy.

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