regent
noun
a person who exercises the ruling power in a kingdom during the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign.
regental
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a word derived from
regent.
Example Sentences
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“So it was done in isolation. It was done without any regental oversight or support.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
When the new Governor began tightening the budget and exerting regental control, U.C. was aghast, and in Reagan's view it reacted like a spoiled child.
From Time Magazine Archive
