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crown colony

A British colony in which the government in London has some control of legislation, usually administered by an appointed governor.

crown colony

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a British colony whose administration and legislature is controlled by the Crown

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Crown Colony - a British colony controlled by the British Crown, represented by a governor

dependency, colony - a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country

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crown colony (redirected from British overseas territories)

crown colony
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