Regent (r?jent), a. [L. regens, -entis, p. pr. of regere to rule: cf. F. régent. See Regiment.] 1. Ruling; governing; regnant. “Some other active regent principle . . . which we call the soul.” Sir M. Hale.
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2. Exercising vicarious authority. Milton.
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Queen regent. See under Queen, n.
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