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protectorate
 
 
(pruh-TEK-tuhr-uht) A relationship between a strong sovereign nation and a weak nation or area not recognized as a nation. Once the strong nation has established a protectorate over a weak nation, it can control the latter’s affairs.  1
 
 
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