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Tartanwizard, thanks once again. The clearest definitions I can find is as follows :
Dominion : - Self-governing, with complete independance and autonomy, with equal status to the United Kingdom.
Colonies and Dependancies : - Colonies may either be formed in "Dependance" on the mother-country (ie, British Dependancy) or in "independance" of the mother country. In the case of the latter, the name of "Crown Colony" is retained, but only in the historical sense, if it is retained at all. In these politically correct times, "British Overseas Territories" is thought to be better that either "Colony or Dependancy" and has replaced both terms.
Originally, "Dependancies" were self governing, with the UK being responsible for defence, but also retaining the power to veto legislation, "Dependency" government's have no UK appointed officials,except the Governor.
Crown Colonies, were originally governed by crown officials, at the native population was considered upfit for political activity. This would decrease as the political education of the local populus increased. However, in more modern times the "Crown Colony" title has nothing more than historic significance, although the UK still apoints a Governor and has responsibility for Defence.
Do you concur with these definitions ?