Viceregent vs. Vicegerent: What's the Difference?

Viceregent and Vicegerent Definitions
Viceregent
The official administrative deputy of a regent; vicegerent
Vicegerent
A person appointed by a ruler or head of state to act as an administrative deputy.
Vicegerent
The official administrative deputy of a ruler, head of state, or church official.
Vicegerent
Having or exercising delegated power; acting by substitution, or in the place of another.
Vicegerent
Having or exercising delegated power; acting by substitution, or in the place of another.
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Vicegerent
An officer who is deputed by a superior, or by proper authority, to exercise the powers of another; a lieutenant; a vicar.
The symbol and vicegerent of the Deity.
Vicegerent
Someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy