Acting President
/ˈæktɪŋ ˈprɛzɪdənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person temporarily exercising the powers and duties of a president during the absence, incapacity, or vacancy of the incumbent president.
The acting president assumed office until the elected president could resume duties.
Forms
- acting president
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Commentary
The term is generally used in constitutional or organizational contexts when the presidency is temporarily unoccupied or the incumbent is unable to perform duties.
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