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/ˈlɔːrd ˈlɛf.tənənt/ · lord·lieu·ten·ant
noun
- The monarch's personal representative in a county or area of the United Kingdom, appointed to perform ceremonial, civic, and liaison duties. The lord lieutenant presided over the opening ceremony of the new community centre in Devon.
- Historically, the chief officer responsible for local militia and defence in a county. In the 18th century the lord lieutenant raised regiments to defend against potential French invasion.
Did you know? The office of lord lieutenant dates back to the Tudor period, and the holder traditionally also serves as the head of the local magistracy and the honorary colonel of the county's Territorial Army units.