Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.
Lieutenant
1 A deputy of or substitute for another; one acting by vicarious authority <he sent his chief lieutenant to the meeting>. 2. A composite part of the title of many government and military officials who are subordinate to others, esp. when the duties of the higher official may devolve to the subordinate < lieutenant governor>. 3. In the U.S. Army, a commissioned officer next below captain. 4. In the U.S. Navy, an officer next below lieutenant commander.
Lord Lieutenant
1 An honorary officeholder who is the Queen's representative in a county and the principal military officer there, originally appointed to muster the inhabitants to defend the country. 2. The former viceroy of the Crown in Ireland.
lieutenant colonel
In the U.S. military, an officer next below colonel and above major.
lieutenant commander
In the U.S. Navy, an officer next below commander and above lieutenant.
lieutenant general
In the U.S. Army, an officer next below four-star general and above major general.
lieutenant governor
A deputy or subordinate governor, sometimes charged with such duties as presiding over the state legislature, but esp. important as the governor's successor if the governor dies, resigns, or becomes disabled.