[ek-suh-luh
n-see] 
| 1. | (usually initial capital letter) 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 initial capital letter) a person so entitled. |
| 3. | (usually initial capital letter) the title of the Governor General of Canada while in office. |
| 4. | Usually, excellencies. excellent qualities or features. |
| Ex·cel·len·cy (ěk'sə-lən-sē) n. 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. |