Meaning of Regency

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Regency

1. 1
   a.

   The office of ruler; rule; authority; government.

2. 2
   a.

   Especially, the office, jurisdiction, or dominion of a regent or vicarious ruler, or of a body of regents; deputed or vicarious government.

3. 3
   a.

   A body of men intrusted with vicarious government; as, a regency constituted during a king's minority, absence from the kingdom, or other disability.

4. 4
   a.

   The office of ruler; rule; authority; government.

5. 5
   a.

   Especially, the office, jurisdiction, or dominion of a regent or vicarious ruler, or of a body of regents; deputed or vicarious government.

6. 6
   a.

   A body of men intrusted with vicarious government; as, a regency constituted during a king's minority, absence from the kingdom, or other disability.