Branch
Branch noun - A major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant.
Protectorate and branch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Protectorate" instead a noun "Branch".
Protectorate
Protectorate noun - 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.
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Synonyms for Protectorate
Branch and protectorate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Branch" instead a noun "Protectorate".
Nearby Words: protector, protectorship, protectory
Both words in one sentence
- Brockon Bay's Protectorate pulls this on the main branch when they decide to hire Fautline's crew and ask for help from the Undersiders unofficially, in order to deal with the gang wars.
Source: Fan Fic / Queen Of The Swarm -
Since most of the plot of Worm takes place in the American North East, it is easy to write about events that take place in other parts of the world either as a member of the Protectorate/Wards or one of the superpowered gangs that will fight that particular branch.
Source: Sailor Earth - Inserting new characters into Brockton Bay itself is also easy with transfers from one Protectorate branch to another.
Source: Sailor Earth
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