uk/ˌɡʌv.ən.ə ˈdʒen.ər.əl/us/ˌɡʌv.ɚ.nɚ ˈdʒen.ɚ.əl/pluralgovernors general
themainrepresentativeof acountryin anothercountrythat iscontrolledby the firstcountry,especiallytherepresentativeof the Britishkingorqueenin acountrythat is amemberof theCommonwealth
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He noted that on a previous occasion when he was asked for elephants, he had been addressed by no other than thegovernorgeneralin council.
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There is nodiktat; there is nogovernorgeneral.
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Thegovernorgeneralknows better than that.
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It is argued by some people that if there is difficulty inside this territory we should send out agovernorgeneraland a couple of battalions to keep order.
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No moderngovernorgeneralhas disallowed a bill, though provincial lieutenant governors have.
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If, however, an opposition party wins a majority of seats, the prime minister may resign or be dismissed by thegovernorgeneral.
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Thegovernorgeneralwas elected for life by the knights.
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Thegovernorgeneralappointed the commissioner with the concurrence of the prime minister after consultation with the leader of the opposition.
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Thegovernorgeneralalone is also constitutionally mandated to summon parliament.
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That individual is, from then until being sworn-in, referred to as the "governorgeneral-designate".
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Alternatively, a field commander can submit a name for consideration, though permission must be obtained from thegovernorgeneralbefore the award can be presented.
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Thegovernorgeneralor monarch may, though, in certain crisis situations exercise their power without ministerial advice.
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Its nine members are appointed by thegovernorgeneralon the advice of the prime minister and minister of justice.
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The monarch maintains direct contact with thegovernorgeneral.
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