Regency
/ˈrɛdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The office, period, or authority of a regent, who governs during the monarch's minority, absence, or incapacity.
The prince served as regent during the king's illness.
- (n.) A governmental or administrative period characterized by such regency authority.
The country experienced significant reforms during the regency.
Forms
- regency
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Commentary
Often used in constitutional law contexts, 'regency' denotes temporary governance to maintain continuity of the state; precision in distinguishing regency from permanent rule is crucial.
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