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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.

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crown colony

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

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crown′ col′ony

a British colony in which the crown controls legislation and administration, as distinguished from one having a constitution and representative government.

[1835–45]

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

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