Regency
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
in_ monarchical countries, is the authority of the person invested with the right of governing the state in the name of the monarch, during his minority, absence, sickness, or other inability. REGISTER or REGISTRAR. An officer authorised by law to keep a record called a register or registry; as the register for the probate of wills.