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presidency

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈpɹɛzədənsi// UK //pɹˈɛzɪdənsi// pres·i·den·cy Archaic

n. the job or time someone spends as the president of a country or organization. It can also mean the group of people who work directly for the president.

n. the office, function, or term of a president. Often used to refer to the executive branch of a government under a specific leader.


SIMPLE

The country changed many laws during his presidency.

CONTEXTUAL

Historians often evaluate a presidency based on the economic stability achieved during those four or eight years.

COMPLEX

The transition of power marks a critical juncture for any presidency, as the incoming administration must quickly reconcile campaign promises with the bureaucratic realities of governing.

Synonyms
Origin

From Medieval Latin praesidentia. By surface analysis, president + -cy.

Usage

Often used with a possessive noun or adjective to denote a specific term of office.

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