English

Etymology

1. Latin rex/regere, and English abstract-noun suffix -ncy.

Noun
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1. a system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
2. the time during which a regent is in power.
3. (Regency) in Great Britain, the time during which w:George IV|George, Prince of Wales, was Regent (1811-1820).

Translations
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French: régence
German: Regentschaft

Related terms
regent
regal
regalia

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• 2007-11-30 07:06 - Goldenrowley - /* Noun */ sp.

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