presidency

presidency
a) The office or role of president.

After many years as a party leader, she finally ascended to the presidency.

b) The bureaucratic organization and governmental initiatives devolving directly from the president.

Because of the presidents lame duck status, the presidency was often hampered by congressional actions.


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