Provincial leader (8)

I believe the answer is:

governor

(Other definitions for governor that I've seen before include "Device to control speed of engine" , "Some misgiving over Norse ruler" , "Person in charge of colony, prison etc" , "Official in charge of town/region" , "State ruler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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