No. 12,535 in Polish
namiestnika
"Governor" or "viceroy," referring to an official ruling on behalf of a higher authority.
In a sentence
Namiestnika wyznaczono do zarządzania prowincją.
The governor was appointed to manage the province.
Here, 'namiestnika' refers to a historical or governmental role, implying an official appointed to oversee a region.
Niektórzy twierdzą, że namiestnika powołuje się bezpośrednio przez władcę.
Some claim that the governor is appointed directly by the ruler.
In this sentence, 'namiestnika' is used to denote a delegated representative of authority, commonly seen as directly linked to the sovereign or central power.
W dawnych czasach funkcja namiestnika cieszyła się wielkim uznaniem.
In ancient times, the position of governor was highly respected.
The term 'namiestnika' here indicates the prestige and significance of the role in historical contexts.
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