a nation with limited sovereignty, esp. a former colony that now assumes responsibility for domestic affairs but continues to depend on the colonial ruler for defense and foreign policy.
Also, associate state .
[ 1955-60 ]
a nation with limited sovereignty, esp. a former colony that now assumes responsibility for domestic affairs but continues to depend on the colonial ruler for defense and foreign policy.
Also, associate state .
[ 1955-60 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012