presidency

The office, function, or term of a president.

The office of president of a republic.

The office of the president of the United States.

A governing body on a local level consisting of three men.

The chief administrative body of the church.

Superintendence and direction; controlling and directing influence, as of a president.

The office of president: as, the presidency of a college or a railroad corporation; specifically [capitalized], the office of President of the United States.

The term during which a president holds office: as, the presidency of Lincoln, of Thiers, etc.