shè​zhèng

regent

摄政 攝政 shè​zhèng
regent noun
A person appointed to administer a state because the monarch is a minor, is absent, or is incapacitated
to act as regent (monarchy)
To govern a country on behalf of a monarch who is unable to rule, such as when they are too young or ill.
to act as regent (Beiyang Government)
Specifically referring to the Beiyang Government period, when the cabinet exercised presidential powers during a vacancy in the presidency.

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