0 a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the king or queen is absent or too young, too ill, etc. --
1 ruling as a regent: --
the Prince Regent
2 (in the US) a member of the governing group of a university or educational system: --
the Board of Regents
He held regent positions sessh from 1712 to 1716 and kampaku from 1716 to 1722.
From the latter part of the 17th century the regent families were able to reserve government offices to themselves via quasi-formal contractual arrangements.
He was frequently regent during his brother's absences from the country.
During the interim, the kingdom would be ruled by one of "the most rightful heirs" as regent.
This soon dispelled popular enthusiasm over the prince regent's arrival.
In the aftermaths of the successful coup, however, his father became regent, and he himself became important in status.
From then until his coronation in 1596, his regents cut back on expenses at court.
Students who pass everything, including midterms, finals, and regents, are hosted at a semi-annual breakfast.