re
gent
Plural
regents
1
a person appointed to govern a state, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch in the monarch's absence, minority, or incapacity
- Queen Elizabeth I appointed a regent to govern England in her absence during her travels.
- The regent ruled the kingdom with wisdom and diligence while the king recovered from illness.
- During the king's minority, the regent acted as the head of state, making decisions on behalf of the young monarch.
- The regent was responsible for maintaining order and stability in the kingdom during times of turmoil.
- The regent's authority was respected by the nobles and citizens alike, ensuring smooth governance in the monarch's absence.
2
a member of a governing body, such as a board of trustees or directors, with the authority to act on behalf of the organization in certain matters
- The university's regents convened to discuss the budget for the upcoming academic year.
- The regents voted unanimously to approve the construction of a new research facility on campus.
- As a regent of the corporation, she was responsible for overseeing the company's financial investments.
- The regents of the museum met monthly to review acquisitions and exhibition plans.
- The regents of the hospital decided to allocate additional funds to upgrade medical equipment in the emergency department.
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