01 n. Precedent.
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Precedent.[Obs.]
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Webster, 1913
President
02 a. Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.
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Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.[R.]“His angels president In every province.” — Milton.
03 n. One who is elected or appointed to preside; a presiding officer, as of a legislative body.
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One who is elected or appointed to preside; a presiding officer, as of a legislative body.
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A protector; a guardian; a presiding genius.[Obs.]“Just Apollo, president of verse.” — Waller.