lieutenancy

[loo-ten-uhn-see]

noun

plural

lieutenancies 

1. the office, authority, incumbency, or jurisdiction of a lieutenant.

2. lieutenants collectively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lieutenancy¹

First recorded in 1400–50, lieutenancy is from the late Middle English word lieutenauncie. See lieutenant, -ancy

Example Sentences

He received a lieutenancy before the company entered its first engagement even.

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For administrative purposes, Yorkshire was divided into three county councils as far back as 1888, and each of its ridings had been governed by separate lieutenancies since the Restoration.

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Get madame to assign that part to me, and the lieutenancy is yours.'

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Later, Lord Cochrane, when promoted to a lieutenancy, was dining with Admiral Vandepat, and being seated near him, was asked what dish was before him.

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His services in Parliament, his lord lieutenancy of Ireland, his achievements on different embassies, and as Secretary of State were of value to his country.

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