Presidency
/ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The office, term, or authority of a president, especially of a republic or an organization.
The constitution limits the presidency to two consecutive terms.
- (n.) The period during which a president holds office.
During her presidency, many reforms were enacted.
Forms
- presidencies
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Commentary
In legal writing, 'presidency' often refers both to the institution and the time span of a president's rule; clarity depends on context.
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