presidency (n.)

  1. the tenure of a president; things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration

    [ Syn: presidential term , administration ]

  2. the office and function of president; Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time

    [ Syn: presidentship ]

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