vicennial (visenial)

[Cf. F. vicennal = Sp. vicenal = Pg. vicennal = It. vicennale, Each party holds during that summer a great conven- tion composed of party delegates from all parts of the Union, and nominates the candidates of its choice for the presidency and vice -presidency. W. Wilson, The State, § 1099. vice-president (vis-prez'i-dent), n. An officer who is selected in advance to fill the presiden- office in case of the death, disability, or as, A is gazetted as captain, vice Captain B promoted. vice- (vis). [ man.