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Regency

usgb/ˈriːdʒənsi/Volume
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Temporary Rule

The regency is a temporary condition, not a permanent form of government.

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During the regency, the prince made decisions until the king recovered.
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Not Always Royalty

Regencies can occur in other contexts where someone takes temporary control.

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The company was under a regency while the CEO was on sabbatical.
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Specific Reason

A regency happens for a specific reason like youth, illness, or absence of the ruler.

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After the accident, a regency ruled in place of the incapacitated queen.
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