EXCELLENCY


Meaning of EXCELLENCY in English

n. (pl. -ies) (usu. prec. by Your, His, Her, Their) a title used in addressing or referring to certain high officials, e.g. ambassadors and governors, and (in some countries) senior Church dignitaries.

Etymology: ME f. L excellentia (as EXCEL)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.