Praesidentia

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A term referring to the state or condition of being a leader or head of a group or organization
2. the authority or role exercised by the person in charge of governance or management
3. or the period during which someone serves in a position of presidency or leadership over an institution or body

Etymology: "Praesidentia" is the Latin source of English "presidency," and its make-up is transparent: it comes from "praesidens," the present participle of "praesidere," meaning "to sit before" or "to preside over." The core verb combines "prae," "before," with "sedere," "to sit," so the image behind the word is literally someone seated in front of a gathering, taking the lead. The Latin noun "praesidentia" was used for the office or condition of being in charge, and the English "presidency" developed from the same Latin base. Over time, the sense narrowed in English to the office of a head of state or of an organisation, a shift from the general idea of leadership to a specific position.

Synonyms: presidency, chairmanship, leadership, administration