What is another word for viceregency?
Pronunciation: [vˈa͡ɪsɹiːd͡ʒənsi] (IPA) 
Viceregency refers to the office or term of office of a viceroy, a governor or a ruler who represents a monarch in a colony or a country. Some synonyms for viceregency include governorship, regency, magistracy, administration, leadership, and rulership. These terms all denote the authority of a person who holds power and responsibility over a specific region or government. The choice of which synonym to use often depends on the context in which it appears. For instance, "administration" or "leadership" could be used to describe the broader role of a ruler, while "regency" might be a more specific term for a temporary period of rule.
