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

Band describes himself as the "key architect" of Clinton's post presidency role, having been "instrumental in the creation and growth" of his signature Clinton Global Initiative conference.

From BBC

Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have traveled parallel political paths in California, with both rising through similar positions and competing for the same Democratic donors and advisors before Harris ascended to the vice presidency.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the story of his presidency and his legacy.

From BBC

It comes just days after one of the most significant setbacks of his presidency.

From Barron's

He got his first job at the agency some 45 years ago in the waning months of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, working his way up to one of the top jobs.

From MarketWatch

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