presidency
Americannoun
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the office, function, or term of office of a president.
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(often initial capital letter) the office of president of the United States.
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Mormon Church.
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a local governing body consisting of a council of three.
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(often initial capital letter) the highest administrative body, composed of the prophet and his two councilors.
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the former designation of any of the three original provinces of British India: Bengal, Bombay, and Madras.
noun
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the office, dignity, or term of a president
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(often capital) the office of president of a republic, esp the office of the President of the US
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Mormon Church
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a local administrative council consisting of a president and two executive members
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(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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On the second day of his presidency, he pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the boss of a notorious online black market in which transactions were conducted in crypto.
From Los Angeles Times
Her presidency was overshadowed by several investigations, including a corruption inquiry dubbed "Rolexgate", concerning allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes.
From BBC
Jacob Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in jail after refusing to testify to a panel probing financial corruption and cronyism under his presidency.
From Barron's
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.
From BBC
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.
From BBC
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