Definition

1. Noun:
   • The office and function of a vice president: The position, duties, and responsibilities held by a vice president.
   • The tenure of a vice president: The period of time during which a person holds the office of vice president.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She was elected to the vice-presidency in the last election.
  • His vice-presidency was marked by significant diplomatic efforts.
  • During her vice-presidency, she focused on domestic policy.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in political and corporate contexts to refer to the secondary executive office.
• It can be used abstractly to refer to the concept of the role itself, not just a specific person's time in it.
  • The powers of the vice-presidency have evolved over time.

Variants and Related Words

• Vice President (n.): The person who holds the vice-presidency.
• Vice-Presidential (adj.): Relating to the vice-presidency or vice president.
  • The vice-presidential debate is tonight.

Synonyms

• Second-in-command (informal, general)
• Deputy leadership

Notes on Different Meanings

• The meaning is consistent but can be applied in different spheres (e.g., a country, a company, an organization). The core definition of the role and its duration remains the same.

Noun

1. the office and function of a vice president
2. the tenure of a vice president