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

In the 2021 elections, Hichilema, who had already made five unsuccessful runs for the presidency, surfed a wave of popularity that swept him into power in a landslide victory over Lungu.

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Although she claims she has no interest in the presidency now, having a future change of heart is not an unknown feature of US politics.

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This tactic often worked, especially with Europeans and American officials during Barack Obama’s presidency.

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Jacob Zuma was jailed for contempt of court for refusing to take part in an inquiry into allegations of corruption during his presidency that led to his sacking.

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The ceremonial handover of the presidency which was meant to happen at the end of the summit on Sunday did not take place.

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Related Words

• board 
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• committee 
• department 
• executive 
• legislature 
• management 
• ministry