presidency

Definition

  • noun: the job of a president or the period of time when a person is president
  • noun: the office of 'president'
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: superintendence

Examples

  • candidates for the 'presidency' [=people who are trying to be elected president]

  • the third year of his 'presidency'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I don't think so. - No, you are. No, not at all. This is what you wanted? A job in a corrupt administration? Presidency in ruin? I'm in the White House. Not out there, wondering what it's like in here. Not for long. Once you're in, you're in. It's the American way. (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13
  • (..) that we have to think and act differently than we ever have. Because it's no longer about who lives in the White House... it's about who owns the White House. This is the presidency. How much higher can a politician go? The real power isn't here. It's beyond here. It's above it, but still working (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13