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lieutenancy

noun
lieu·​ten·​an·​cy | \ lü-ˈte-nÉ™n(t)-sÄ“ How to pronounce lieutenancy (audio) , British le(f)-\

Definition of lieutenancy

: the office, rank, or commission of a lieutenant

First Known Use of lieutenancy

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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