adjective
- of or relating to a protector or protectorate
Usage: formal; historical
Examples
- The protectoral government maintained control over the territory.
- His protectoral duties included safeguarding the young prince.
- The protectoral administration lasted for several decades.
- She assumed protectoral responsibilities over the estate.
- The protectoral system was established to maintain order.
- Under protectoral rule, the region experienced relative stability.