presidency

[prez-i-duhn-see]

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.

presidency

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of presidency¹

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

Example Sentences

Following the controversy of the 2019 election, Malawi implemented a new system, where a candidate must gain more than 50% of the total votes to win the presidency in the first round.

From BBC

“The reforms in the Reagan administration, one of the most conservative presidencies of all time — the Dignity Act makes that look like something from a left-wing politician.”

From Salon

The 37-year-old, who first vowed to run for the presidency last year, said he was "truly humbled" by the "support and encouragement" he received.

From BBC

Still, there’s no question that Sheinbaum has had to walk a tricky line: defining her presidency on her own terms while also demonstrating loyalty to the political movement that got her there.

From Los Angeles Times

Any Irish citizen who's aged 35 or older is entitled to seek a nomination for the presidency.

From BBC

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