"Vice-gerent" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Vice-gerent" Meaning

A person who assumes another's position of responsibility temporarily, especially the governor of a country or state.

"Vice-gerent" Examples

Usage Examples for "Viceroy" (Note: Viceroy is often used instead of Vicerent, which is not a commonly used term)

Adjective

The viceroy of the empire served as the deputy of the monarch.

Noun

The ambassador was summoned to London by the viceroy himself.
The viceroy retained considerable authority in distant territories.
In fifth-century Spanish historiography, the viceroy of the king of Toledo was appointed as representative of the Goths.
Ostensibly, the chief viceroy was supposed to finish stabilizing a new government there, then withdraw and allow Jerusalem to resume its independent existence as an Arab emirate.