regent

noun

re·gent | \ ˈrē-jənt

Definition of regent

1 : a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign

2 : a person who rules or reigns : governor

3 : a member of a governing board (as of a state university)

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North Star Leadership Group first filed a notice of claim, a precursor to a lawsuit, to the regents in March with hopes of coming to a settlement without taking the matter to court. — Rachel Leingang, azcentral, "Lawsuit: ASU owes $1M for video game that would have replaced business course," 20 June 2019 His father had recently joined the university’s board of regents. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "Shanahan withdraws, addresses violent incidents," 18 June 2019 His father had recently joined the university’s board of regents. — Aaron C. Davis, BostonGlobe.com, "As Shanahan withdraws as Trump’s defense pick, he addresses violent domestic incidents," 18 June 2019 Two regents opposed, citing concerns over the money spent on athletics. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Hotline newsletter: With Bru McCoy and Chris Steele secure at USC, the Pac-12 recruiting haul gains luster," 19 June 2019 That's right, the uncle was supposed to be the regent, keeping tabs and helping him through. — CBS News, "Transcript: Anna Fifield talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"," 19 June 2019 The project, which was approved last month by the University of California regents, also includes a building for the Goldman School of Public Policy. — John King, SFChronicle.com, "UC Berkeley housing project under legal fire from city of Berkeley," 15 June 2019 Asked whether Perry, a former governor of Texas, spoke with Texas A&M officials or regents during the bidding process, A&M System spokesman Laylan Copelin on Friday referred to a brief statement that didn’t address Perry’s possible involvement. — Washington Post, "New $2.5B contract awarded to manage nuclear weapons lab," 8 June 2018 For the 2018-19 school year, the universities expect to enroll 478 students, which would cost about $2.2 million, the regents' report said. — Rachel Leingang, azcentral, "Remember Gov. Ducey's 'free college for teachers' plan? Here's what actually happened," 18 June 2018

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