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Grammar : Noun
Spell : prez-i-duh n-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɛz ɪ dən si

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Définition of presidency

Origin :
  • 1590s, "office of a president," from Medieval Latin praesidentia "office of a president" (mid-13c.), from Latin praesidentem (nominative praesidens) "president, governor" (see president). Earlier in same sense was presidentship (1520s). Meaning "a president's term in office" is from 1610s.
  • As in administration : noun human or group who manages effort of an organization
  • As in administration : noun period during which a particular human group is in power
  • As in government : noun management, administration
Example sentences :
  • I come before you and assume the Presidency at a moment rich with promise.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • There are thousands of recognised Slaves of the gods in this Presidency.
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
  • I will not accept the Presidency to be the mere puppet of possible factions.
  • Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill
  • Is it to the presidency of a board of visitors of an eleemosynary institution?
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • I wish you could realize with what joy and relief I retire from the presidency.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • I have shed none over resigning the presidency of the association.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • For the fourth time a Virginian had been raised to the Presidency.
  • Extract from : « Union and Democracy » by Allen Johnson
  • But in the Madras Presidency dolmens are found converted into Siva temples.
  • Extract from : « The Evolution of the Dragon » by G. Elliot Smith
  • Fanny was to be left with a cousin of her father's, in the Bombay Presidency.
  • Extract from : « A Houseful of Girls » by Sarah Tytler
  • The last year of Susan's presidency was particularly precious to her.
  • Extract from : « Susan B. Anthony » by Alma Lutz

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