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

France currently holds the rotating presidency of the G7 advanced economies.

From Barron's

Instead, the G7 presidency, which France holds this year, will issue a statement, said a diplomatic source who asked not to be named.

From Barron's

On Thursday, the South African presidency spokesperson said the "process to reset the relationship with the US remains ongoing".

From BBC

"This will have no impact on the strength and close nature of our bilateral relationship with France," the presidency spokesperson said.

From Barron's

Analysts say Melenchon, 74, hopes to capitalise on his party's performance to launch a strong new run for the presidency.

From Barron's

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