presidency

American  

[prez-i-duhn-see] / ˈprɛz ɪ dən si /

noun

plural

presidencies

1. the office, function, or term of office of a president.

2. (often initial capital letter) the office of president of the United States.

3. Mormon Church.

   1. a local governing body consisting of a council of three.

   2. (often initial capital letter) the highest administrative body, composed of the prophet and his two councilors.

4. the former designation of any of the three original provinces of British India: Bengal, Bombay, and Madras.

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presidency British  

/ ˈprɛzɪdənsɪ /

noun

1. 1. the office, dignity, or term of a president

   2. (often capital) the office of president of a republic, esp the office of the President of the US

2. Mormon Church

   1. a local administrative council consisting of a president and two executive members

   2. (often capital) the supreme administrative body composed of the Prophet and two councillors

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Etymology

Origin of presidency

From the Medieval Latin word praesidentia, dating back to 1585–95. See president, -ency

Example Sentences

By contrast, in the first two years of his presidency, Biden appointed about two dozen people who, combined, held less than $7 million in crypto investments.

From Salon

But the nominal return to civilian rule will hedge Min Aung Hlaing's power, said Michaels, forcing him to choose between the presidency or armed forces chief -- roles he has held in tandem under military rule.

From Barron's

The elder Cannon covered Reagan’s two-term presidency in the 1980s, but his relationship with the enigmatic Republican leader went back to the 1960s, when Reagan moved from acting to politics.

From Los Angeles Times

It has weathered the prerogatives of each presidency.

From Salon

The phrase has been in circulation for decades, used most prominently by Ronald Reagan during his presidency.

From Salon

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