regency

regency is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The office of ruler; rule; authority; government.

[2] Especially, the office, jurisdiction, or dominion of a regent or vicarious ruler, or of a body of regents; deputed or vicarious government. Sir W. Temple.

[3] A body of men intrusted with vicarious government; as, a regency constituted during a king`s minority, absence from the kingdom, or other disability. A council or regency consisting of twelve persons. Lowth.

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