lieutenancy
noun
lieu·ten·an·cy
lü-ˈte-nən(t)-sē 
British le(f)-
: the office, rank, or commission of a lieutenant
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With the House of York in power, George was given the dukedom of Clarence and lieutenancy over Ireland.
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lieutenancy
noun
lieu·ten·an·cy
lü-ˈten-ən-sē
plural lieutenancies
: the office, rank, or commission of a lieutenant
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