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viceregent

/ˈvɪsərɪdʒənt/ noun · British & US
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What does viceregent mean?

noun

A person who acts or represents a ruler or government in their absence, or a person who has authority to act on behalf of another.

Example

"The viceregent of the king oversaw the kingdom's affairs during his prolonged absence."

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