Crown Dependency
noun/ˌkraʊn dɪˈpendənsi/
/ˌkraʊn dɪˈpendənsi/
- a term applied to either of two places close to the British mainland: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments, which make decisions about the law, police, education and other matters, but rely on the British government for their defence and foreign policy. compare overseas territory
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Crown Dependency