excellency

(ek′sə lən sē)

a title of honor applied to various persons of high position, as an ambassador, bishop, or governor: preceded by Your or by His or Her
excellence

Origin: ME excellencie < L excellentia

See excellency in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. Ex·cel·len·cies Abbr. Exc.

Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain high officials, such as viceroys, ambassadors, and governors.

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