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Regency vs Regence - What's the difference?

regency | regence |

As a proper noun regency

is (uk) the historical period in the united kingdom - specifically 1811-1820 - in which ruled as prince regent.

As a noun regence is

(obsolete) rule.

regency

English

Noun

  • A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
  • The time during which a regent is in power.

    • Related terms

    * regent * regal * regalia * coregency

    regence

    English

    Noun

  • (obsolete) rule
    • (Hudibras)
    (Webster 1913)