viceroyalty
noun
vice·roy·al·ty
ˈvīs-ˌrȯi(-ə)l-tē 
ˌvīs-ˈrȯi(-ə)l-
: the office, authority, or term of service of a viceroy
also
: the territory or jurisdiction of a viceroy
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In the mid-16th century, Spain colonized the Philippines and called upon Mexico, as the viceroyalty New Spain, to govern there.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2021
San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2021
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“Viceroyalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viceroyalty. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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