protectorate

1. A state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs;
   Protectorates are established by treaty (synset 108644891)
   is a type of: district, dominion, territorial dominion, territory - a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
   same as: associated state

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