Regency

  1. Proper noun.  (UK) the historical period in the United Kingdom - specifically 1811-1820 - in which King George IV ruled as Prince Regent.
  2. Noun.  A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
  3. Noun.  The time during which a regent is in power.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.