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Meanings of governor for life in English
Presidential or dictatorial office without term limits.
Usage of governor for life in English
1
Of this company Cabot was made governor for life.
2
Jean Jacques Dessalines, a rough, illiterate negro, but of indefatigable energy, was made governor for life, with dictatorial powers.
3
In May, 1801, he made a constitution for the island, and declared himself governor for life, with power to appoint his successor.
4
The consequence was, he came back and continued governor for life.-Doyou make the application of my anecdote, and I shall persevere in scribbling.-EveryYours.
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