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Protectorates

Scope note

Dependent communities, nations, or territories, which, by international treaty, are placed under the protection or domination of a foreign power or group of powers, typically entailing loss of control over such matters as defense and foreign relations.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000235119

Broader Terms used

dependencies

Equivalent Terms used

protectorate

Created

13yrs ago

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