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noun, plural ex·cel·len·cies.
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 (preceded 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.
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excellency
"high rank," c.1200, from L. excellentia (see excellence); as a title of honor it dates from early 14c.
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