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Coregency

Definition

Coregency, as a noun, refers to the joint rule or reign of two or more individuals, especially when another monarch dies or is incapacitated.

Examples

• The coregency of King Henry and Queen Elizabeth marked a unique period of shared power in the history of England.
• After the sudden demise of the reigning king, a coregency was established until a suitable heir could be crowned.

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