presidence

noun

pres·​i·​dence

ˈprez(ə)dən(t)s

plural -s

1

: the action or fact of presiding : direction, superintendence

by the presidence and guidance of an unseen governing power

—William Wollaston

2

: presidency sense 1a

preserve both the senate and the presidence

—P. G. Hamerton

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, office of president, from Medieval Latin praesidentia

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