Dictionary
ex•cel•len•cy
Pronunciation: (ek'su-lun-sē), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -cies.
1. (
usually cap.)
Also,Excellence.a title of honor given to certain high officials, as governors, ambassadors, and Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops (prec. by
his, your, etc.).
2. (
usually cap.) a person so entitled.
3. (
usually cap.) the title of the Governor General of Canada while in office.
4. Usually,
excellencies. excellent qualities or features.
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