1. the office, position, or term of service of a viceroy
2. the territory or jurisdiction governed by a viceroy
Usage: historical

Examples

• The Spanish viceroyalty of Peru lasted for nearly three centuries.
• His viceroyalty in India was marked by significant administrative reforms.
• The viceroyalty of New Spain included much of present-day Mexico.
• She studied the economic policies during the British viceroyalty.
• The viceroyalty was divided into smaller administrative units.
• Colonial records from the viceroyalty provide valuable historical insights.