Vicegerent
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Vicegerent is the official administrative deputy of a ruler or head of state. (Latin: vice (in place of) + gerens (governing).)
A common blunder is to use the word "viceregent" instead.
Notable vicegerents
- Thomas Cromwell, vicegerent of Henry VIII, appointed 1535
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