presidency

[ prez-i-duhn-see ]

noun

, plural pres·i·den·cies.

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 generally named people he's seen on TV, which I suppose makes sense since that was his only qualification for the presidency and in his mind he's the greatest leader the world has ever known.

From Salon

Already, elected Republicans are deploying their favorite trick from the first Trump presidency: claiming they simply haven’t seen the horrible thing reporters are asking about.

From Salon

“The people deeply respect the office of the president, are mindful of the demands and obligations of the presidency, and acknowledge that defendant’s inauguration will raise unprecedented legal questions,” Bragg wrote.

From Salon

On Monday's "The Daily Show," Stewart didn't hold back his sharp critique of Democrats and how they are handling the loss in of the presidency and Congress.

From Salon

But she fears his impending presidency, because she worries about her siblings who are in the country without authorization.

From Los Angeles Times

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