lieu·ten·an·cy
| \ lü-ˈte-nən(t)-sē
, British le(f)- \
, British le(f)- \
Definition of lieutenancy
: the office, rank, or commission of a lieutenant
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“Lieutenancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lieutenancy. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
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