lieutenancy

noun

lieu·​ten·​an·​cy lü-ˈte-nən(t)-sē 

 British  le(f)-

: the office, rank, or commission of a lieutenant

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lieutenancy

noun

lieu·​ten·​an·​cy lü-ˈten-ən-sē 

plural lieutenancies

: the office, rank, or commission of a lieutenant