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

He’s a black hole of a human being who will never willingly give up the presidency unless someone offers him the title and power of world leader.

From Salon

Vance’s comments about being ready to assume the presidency added to the speculation.

From Salon

I remember the last year of Dwight Eisenhower’s presidency.

From Salon

It may even have propelled him to the presidency.

From BBC

Sixty-five percent of Americans polled favored the infrastructure bill passed during Joe Biden’s presidency.

From Salon

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