presidency

noun (a presidency, presidencies; the presidency)

«presidency» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The presidency is the job of being president. tree →
A presidency is the time during which a person is president. tree →

In the lessons

In politics and citizenship lessons, the presidency is the top job in countries like the USA, France and Ireland; it can also be the top job in a club or company. Phrases: during his presidency, run for the presidency, win the presidency.

Examples

She won the presidency of the school council. tree →
Lincoln's presidency was during the American Civil War. tree →
He ran for the presidency in the election. tree →
The presidency lasts four years in the USA. tree →
During her presidency, many laws changed. tree →
The presidency of the club passed to Mrs Ahmed. tree →

Note

Countable; plural «presidencies» (y → ies). The USA, Ireland and many others have a presidency; the UK and Australia do not have a president.

On Mova

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