nominal head

Example Sentences

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As for the nominal head of the dictatorship, Gabrielle Weiniger and David Charter report for The Times of London:

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The monarch is the nominal head of the government and armed forces, and is highly regarded as the protector of Islam and Malay tradition.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

The new law extends that ban to a party’s nominal head as well as its “true leadership,” reflecting fears that Mr. Kasidiaris might control legislators from behind the scenes.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023

When it’s time to give the children their allowance, Andais secretly hands Charlie the coins so that he, as nominal head of the household, can dole them out.

From The New Yorker • May 17, 2017

Eliza was busy with the finishing touches of the dinner when the twins ran in; and being the nominal head of the family since the mother was gone, she ordered the children around.

From Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth