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Viceroyalties

Definition: Viceroyalties refer to the territories or administrative divisions that were governed by a viceroy.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

1. A territory or administrative division governed by a viceroy.

Usage:

• The Spanish Empire had several viceroyalties in the Americas, such as the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
• Viceroyalties played a significant role in the colonial administration of many European powers.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Viceroyalty of Peru was one of the most important viceroyalties established by the Spanish Crown.
2. The Viceroy of India served as the representative of the British monarch in the viceroyalties of British India.

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