presidency

 
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛzɪd(ə)nsi/

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)