Definition of: regency

(rē′jən·sē) noun plural ·cies
1. The government or office of a regent or body of regents; vicarious government.
2. The period during which a regent or body of regents governs.
3. A body of regents.
4. The district under the rule of a regent. Also re′gent·ship.
—the Regency
1. In English history, the years 1811–20.
2. In French history, the years 1715–1723.