protectorate

"The university encourages students to become more autonomous learners by giving them choices in their projects and assignments. "

"The family dog, Buster, is a loyal protector of the children when they play in the yard. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century."

"The small island nation asserted its sovereignty by creating its own laws and controlling its own natural resources. "

"The government responded to the border conflict militarily, sending in troops and equipment instead of seeking diplomatic solutions. "

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

"We discussed the best way to solve the math problem. "

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

"The political instability in the country caused many families to move abroad. "

"He dealt with the problem very diplomatically"