Word Meaning

regency definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for regency

- Beau Brummell period
- Office with ruling powers
- Ruling body