单词 | co-dominus |
释义 | co-dominusn. Each of the nations having joint sovereignty over a particular region. Used chiefly with reference to the United Kingdom and Egypt in relation to Sudan between 1899 and 1966 (now historical). ΘΚΠ society > authority > rule or government > ruler or governor > joint ruler > [noun] > joint ruling powers co-dominus1938 1938 P. J. Dixon Memorandum Negotiations Anglo-Ital. Agreem. in Documents Brit. Foreign Policy 1919–39 (1982) 2nd Ser. XIX. vii. 1114 It was from the first contemplated that the Egyptian Government, as co-dominus for the Sudan, should be associated with the signature of the ‘Bon-Voisinage’ Agreement. 1955 Times 4 June 7/3 When the House is recalled in August it will be for the purpose of passing a resolution informing the Co-domini (Britain and Egypt) that the country feels ready to complete the determination of its political future. 2008 Middle Eastern Stud. 44 622 The co-domini were anxious that the future status of the Sudan should be in harmony with their views and interests. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1938 |
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