regency

Meanings

• noun

  The period during which a person or body exercises the powers and authority of a monarch but does not hold the title.

  - "During the regency of Queen Elizabeth I, she ruled as monarch despite being too young to officially ascend the throne."
  - "The regency of Napoleon Bonaparte began when he assumed control of the French government after the abdication of King Louis XVIII."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with regency
reigncy , vagancy , fancy

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Variants

List of all variants of regency that leads to same result
regencies , regency , Regency

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Etymology

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From the Latin regencie, meaning 'government' or 'reign'. In English, the term regency emerged during the Middle Ages, specifically during the period of the Hundred Years War when the English and French monarchs alternated in their claims to the French throne.

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Trivia

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1. The term regency is most commonly associated with the period of British history during which a monarch was a child and a regent ruled in their stead.

2. The longest regency in British history was that of Queen Elizabeth I, which lasted for 45 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. interregnum: A period between the end of one ruler's reign and the beginning of another's, during which there is no clear authority or government in place.

2. regent: A person who exercises the powers and authority of a monarch during a period of absence, incapacity, or minority.

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Culture

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The concept of regency holds significant importance in various historical contexts. It is often associated with power struggles, political intrigue, and the transfer of power from one generation to the next. In literature, the theme of regency has been explored in numerous works, such as 'Vanity Fair' by William Makepeace Thackeray and 'Regency Buck' by Georgette Heyer.

How to Memorize "regency"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or group in power, but without the official title of a monarch. Imagine the complexities and challenges of ruling during such a period.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term regency with power, authority, and the transfer of power from one person or generation to another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PRA' to remember the definition of regency: 'P' for 'period', 'R' for 'rule', and 'A' for 'authority'.

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