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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.

presidency British  
/ ˈprɛzɪdənsɪ /

noun

    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

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Powell first took the helm of the Federal Reserve during Trump's first presidency in 2018, and was reappointed to the position under Democrat Joe Biden in 2022.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

On Thursday, the South African presidency spokesperson said the "process to reset the relationship with the US remains ongoing".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Those who know him say he’s ambitious, with an eye toward the presidency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Barack Obama, whose presidency overlapped with Mueller's tenure as FBI chief for five years, hailed him as "one of the most respected public servants of our time."

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

And when the newly elected male president offered her the vice presidency, she turned him down.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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