Definition of "vicegerency" [vice•ge•ren•cy]

• The position, function, or authority of a vicegerent. (noun)
• A district under a vicegerent's jurisdiction. (noun)

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• "So, the Muslims (who know their God-given role on earth) must strive to fulfill their khilafah (vicegerency) on earth."
• "He is commonly called the 'sagan' of the priests: which argues his supremacy among the priests, rather than his vicegerency under the high priest."
• "Point to Thy truthful breast through the power of truth and exclaim: I swear by the One true God, herein lieth the vicegerency of"