presidency

noun

pres·​i·​den·​cy ˈpre-zə-dən(t)-sē How to pronounce presidency (audio)
ˈprez-dən(t)-,
 also  ˈpre-zə-ˌden(t)-sē
plural presidencies
1
a
: the office of president
b(1)
: the office of president of the U.S.
(2)
: the American governmental institution comprising the office of president and various associated administrative and policymaking agencies
2
: the term during which a president holds office
3
: the action or function of one that presides : superintendence
4
: a Mormon executive council of the church or a stake consisting of a president and two counselors

Examples of presidency in a Sentence

responsibility for the presidency of a major television network
Recent Examples on the Web Biden has maintained a pro-labor platform throughout his presidency. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024 Now, some key tech leaders, most notably Elon Musk, have flocked to supporting former President Donald Trump’s third bid for the presidency. Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Oct. 2024 She is horrified by the possibility of another Trump presidency. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024 Republicans need to win 13 of the seats that are up this year or 12 seats and the presidency in order to claim the majority. CNN, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for presidency 

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Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of presidency was in 1591

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“Presidency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presidency. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

presidency

noun
pres·​i·​den·​cy ˈprez-əd-ən-sē How to pronounce presidency (audio)
ˈprez-dən-;
ˈprez-ə-ˌden(t)-sē
plural presidencies
1
: the office of president
2
: the term during which a president holds office

Legal Definition

presidency

noun
pres·​i·​den·​cy ˈpre-zə-dən-sē, -ˌden- How to pronounce presidency (audio)
plural presidencies
1
a
: the office of president
b
: the office of president of the U.S.
also : the American governmental institution comprising the office of president and various associated administrative and policy-making agencies
2
: the term during which a president holds office
3
: the action or function of one that presides

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