presidency
[ prez-i-duh n-see ]
/ ˈprɛz ɪ dən si /
noun, plural pres·i·den·cies.
the office, function, or term of office of a president.
(often initial capital letter)
the office of president of the United States.
Mormon Church.
- a local governing body consisting of a council of three.
- (often initial capital letter) the highest administrative body, composed of the prophet and his two councilors.
the former designation of any of the three original provinces of British India: Bengal, Bombay, and Madras.
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presidency
/ (ˈprɛzɪdənsɪ) /
noun plural -cies
- the office, dignity, or term of a president
- (often capital) the office of president of a republic, esp the office of the President of the US
Mormon Church
- a local administrative council consisting of a president and two executive members
- (often capital) the supreme administrative body composed of the Prophet and two councillors