Preside

pre-zid', v. t. To occupy the place of ruler, dimoderator, principal director, etc.; to exercise superintendence. — President, prez'T-dent, n. One linger or ink, tiien, dondon, chair, get. elected or appointed to preside: a presiding officer as, the chief officer of a corporation, company, ward, society, etc.; the chief executive of the republic certain countries. — Presidency, -den-st, n. Act condition of one who presides; superintendence office of president; term during which a president holds his office; jurisdiction of a president. — Pres'iden'tial, -shal, a. 326