lieutenant governor

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lieutenant governor

The lieutenant governor signs a bill into law at a state ceremony.

Definition

Noun: 1. An elected official serving as deputy to the governor of a U.S. state: In the United States, a lieutenant governor is a state government official who is first in the line of succession to the governor and often presides over the state senate. 2. A deputy or representative of a governor in other jurisdictions: In some countries and Canadian provinces, a lieutenant governor is a representative of the monarch (or the federal government) who performs ceremonial duties and acts on the advice of the elected government.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The lieutenant governor presided over the state senate's debate.
    • She was elected lieutenant governor on a ticket with the popular incumbent.
    • The lieutenant governor will assume the duties of governor if the governor is unable to serve.
Advanced Usage
  • "Acting as lieutenant governor": Performing the duties of the office temporarily.
    • With the governor out of the country, the senate president is acting as lieutenant governor.
  • The role and powers of a lieutenant governor vary significantly from one U.S. state to another. In some states, the office has substantial responsibilities, while in others it is largely ceremonial.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lieutenant gubernatorial (adj): Pertaining to a lieutenant governor or the office.
    • The lieutenant gubernatorial debate focused on economic policy.
  • Governor (n): The elected executive head of a U.S. state.
  • Deputy governor (n): A similar position in other governmental systems.
Synonyms
  • Deputy governor
  • Second-in-command (to the governor)
  • Vice executive (context-specific)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • In the United States, a lieutenant governor is typically an elected official who is part of the state's executive branch.
  • In Canada, a lieutenant governor is the formal representative of the Canadian monarch in a province, appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The role is largely ceremonial and symbolic.
lieutenant governor

The lieutenant governor signs a bill into law at a state ceremony.

Noun
  1. an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of a state of the United States