sə 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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| —n (usually preceded by Your, His, | |
| 1. | a title used to address or refer to a high-ranking official, such as an ambassador or governor |
| 2. | RC Church a title of bishops and archbishops in many non-English-speaking countries |
| Excellence or Excellence | |
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Word Origin & History
excellency
"high rank," c.1200, from L. excellentia (see excellence); as a title of honor it dates from early 14c.
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