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

Paraguay is the country currently holding the rotating presidency of Mercosur.

From Barron's

A spokesman for South Africa’s presidency didn’t respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2024, the final year of Joe Biden's presidency, Weir and other living Grateful Dead members were given Kennedy Center Honors, among the highest American arts awards.

From Barron's

After assuming the presidency he launched a free meal initiative aimed at tackling child malnutrition, which he said provided nutritious food to 55 million people.

From Barron's

Alzubidi will be referred to the attorney general, the presidency said in a statement, accusing him of a series of crimes.

From Barron's

Related Words

• board
• bureau
• cabinet
• committee
• department
• executive
• legislature
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• ministry