protectorates

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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.
protectorates
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026