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

But it was the war-era allegations that abruptly ended his presidency and have seen him held for over five years in The Hague.

From Barron's

A former Tennessee governor and speaker of the House, Polk won the presidency in 1844 by promising to expand the United States by any means necessary.

From Los Angeles Times

She worked nine months for Rep. Patricia Schroeder, a Colorado Democrat who championed women’s rights and toyed with a run for presidency.

From The Wall Street Journal

I think, frankly, he enjoys foreign policy because it is an area where the presidency has plenary power.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kennedy was an enthusiast and, in his presidency, both First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower worked together to support the cultural center.

From Los Angeles Times

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