regency
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re·gen·cy

noun \ˈrē-jən(t)-sē\
plural re·gen·cies

Definition of REGENCY

1
: the office, jurisdiction, or government of a regent or body of regents
2
: a body of regents
3
: the period of rule of a regent or body of regents

Examples of REGENCY

  1. The people supported the regency.
  2. Peace was restored during the regency.

First Known Use of REGENCY

15th century

Regency

adjective

Definition of REGENCY

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the styles of George IV's regency as Prince of Wales during the period 1811–20

Examples of REGENCY

  1. an example of Regency furniture

First Known Use of REGENCY

1880

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