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presidency

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛzɪd(ə)nsi/

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Definition of presidency

noun (plural presidencies)

  • 1the office of president:the presidency of the United States
  • the period of a president’s office:the liberal climate that existed during Carter’s presidency
  • 2 Christian Church the role of the priest or minister who conducts a Eucharist.

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin praesidentia, from praesidere 'sit before' (see preside)

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