Definition of "lieutenancies" [lieutenancies]

• Plural form of lieutenancy. (noun)

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• "The War Department selected Stuart for one of the lieutenancies in the 1st Cavalry."
• "All the world knew how the fight would go; but in the meantime lord-lieutenancies were arranged; very ancient judges retired upon pensions; vice-royal Governors were sent out in the last gasp of the failing battle; great places were filled by tens, and little places by twenties; private secretaries were established here and there; and the hay was still made even after the sun had gone down."
• "He was made master of almost unlimited wealth, Garters, and lord-lieutenancies; and all the added grandeurs which come from high influence when joined to high rank were sure to be his."