presidency

UK /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ US /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The office or role of president.

After many years as a party leader, she finally ascended to the presidency.

The American people gave me the priceless privilege of serving them in the Presidency.

2

The bureaucratic organization and governmental initiatives devolving directly from the president.

Because of the president's lame duck status, the presidency was often hampered by congressional actions.

3

The time during which one is president; a president's term of office.

In France, a presidency lasts for five years.

Ernest was a historian specializing in the presidency of Herbert Hoover.

4

A supreme local council made up of three persons; (usually capitalized; also First Presidency) the highest authority.

5

One of the three original provinces of British India.

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