Senses
摄政/ 攝政 regent
A person appointed to administer a state because the monarch is a minor, is absent, or is incapacitated
摄政/ 攝政 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.
摄政/ 攝政 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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