regency/ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/EtymologyFrom Middle English regencie (cf. regente), from Medieval Latin regentia, from Latin regēns, present participle of regō. By surface analysis, regent + -cy; compare also + -ency (“abstract-noun suffix”).regency means the regency of George Augustus Frederick of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, before he became King George IV; that is, the period in United Kingdom history in which he ruled as prince regent (1811–1820). Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 80 out of 100.nameThe regency of George Augustus Frederick of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, before he became King George IV; that is, the period in United Kingdom history in which he ruled as prince regent (1811–1820).nounA system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.The time during which a regent is in power.An administrative division ranking below a province in Indonesia.