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lieutenancy

noun lieu·ten·an·cy \lü-ˈte-nən(t)-sē, British le(f)-\

Definition of LIEUTENANCY

:  the office, rank, or commission of a lieutenant
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First Known Use of LIEUTENANCY

15th century

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