regentship

/ˈrɛdʒəntʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The office or position of a regent; the period during which someone acts as regent.

“The long regentship of the council led to disagreements among its members.”

2. noun

The quality or state of being a regent.

“The regentship of the country was marked by a series of economic reforms.”

Synonyms

  • regency
  • regnancy

Antonyms

  • absence
  • lack of authority