In English law . The title of a viceroy, governor general, ambassador, or commander in chief . In American law . This title is given to the governor of Massachusetts by the constitutionof that state; and it is commonly given, as a title of honor and courtesy, to the governors of tlie other states aud to thepresident of the United States . It is also customarily used by foreign ministers in addressingthe secretary of state in written communications .
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