Prĕs'i-den-cy, n.

n. [Fr. présidence, It., Sp., & Pg. presidencia, It. presidenza.]

1. The act or condition of one who presides; superintendence; inspection and care. Ray.
2. The office of president; as, Washington was elected to the presidency of the United States by a unanimous vote of the electors.
3. The term during which a president holds his office; as, the presidency of Madison.
4. The jurisdiction of a president, as in the British dominions in the East Indies.