Regent
/ˈrɛdʒənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person appointed to govern a state because the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated.
The regent ruled the kingdom during the king’s minority.
Forms
- regents
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a regent's authority is typically temporary and derived from specific constitutional or statutory provisions.
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