lieutenancy

Noun

Meaning

The office, rank, or commission, of a lieutenant.

The body of lieutenants or subordinates.

Source: Webster's dictionary

commission committee office conductor errand authority charge mission care instrument agency commitment assignment cure delegation

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lack ban rejection deny refusal restriction

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place position office post situation spot

During the siege of Lille he so distinguished himself that he received a lieutenancy in the guard (ranking as a colonelcy). Source: Internet

However, Henry successfully courted Rhys, offering the lieutenancy of all Wales in exchange for his fealty. Source: Internet

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