regency

noun re·gen·cy \ˈrē-jən(t)-sē\

: a government or period of time in which a person (called a regent) rules in place of a king or queen

plural re·gen·cies

Full Definition of REGENCY

: the office, jurisdiction, or government of a regent or body of regents

: a body of regents

: the period of rule of a regent or body of regents

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15th century

adjective

: of, relating to, or like the styles in Britain during the period 1811–20

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the styles of George IV's regency as Prince of Wales during the period 1811–20

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1880

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