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What does regency mean?

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Noun
  1. A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
  2. The time during which a regent is in power.
  3. An administrative division ranking below a province in Indonesia.
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The plenary meeting met the quorum as it was attended by 31 councillors, or more than two-thirds of the 45 members of the regency council.
Following Alexander's formal abdication in September 1886, Stambolov headed the regency council.
On 1 November 1944, the impending formation of a united provisional government and of a regency was announced in liberated Belgrade.
He believed that the Liberals were in a better position to weather the regency of Alfonso's widow and prevent Carlist or republican revolts.
In 1816 John VI succeeded to the two thrones, ruling Portugal through a council of regency.
There are also plaster-skimmed walls throughout, regency paneled doors and a moulded skirting.

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