Legal Definitions - regina

Definition: Regina (pronounced ri-jI-nə) is a word that usually refers to a queen. It can also be the official title of a queen. In a monarchy ruled by a queen, Regina is the side that prosecutes in criminal proceedings. It is abbreviated as R. Regina is similar to the term Rex, which is used for a king.

• Queen Elizabeth II is also known as Regina Elizabeth II.
• The Regina vs. Smith case is a criminal case where Regina is the prosecution side.

The first example shows how Regina can be used as the official title of a queen. Queen Elizabeth II is also known as Regina Elizabeth II because she is the queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms. The second example illustrates how Regina is used in criminal proceedings. In the Regina vs. Smith case, Regina is the side that is prosecuting the defendant, Smith.