Presidency (Noun)
Meaning 1
The tenure of a president; "things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The scandals that marred the presidency of Richard Nixon led to his resignation in 1974.
- Her father's presidency was marked by a series of economic downturns and foreign policy crises.
- The Bush presidency was defined by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
- During the Reagan presidency, the United States experienced a period of economic growth and reduced inflation.
- The Obama presidency was notable for its efforts to reform the healthcare system and address climate change.
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Meaning 2
The office and function of president; "Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.