vicegerency
/vaɪsˈdʒɛrənsi/
noun
- The position, office, or authority of a person who acts as a deputy or representative for another, especially a ruler or leader.
- During the king's illness, the prince assumed the vicegerency of the kingdom.
- The vicegerency of the governor was challenged by the council.
- He was appointed to the vicegerency, representing the president in diplomatic matters.
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