Meaning

• An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

• A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

• An established habit or custom.

• (with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).

• The previous version.

• A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.

Meaning

• The head of state of a republic.

  "The vast majority of presidents have been male."

• In presidential republics, the head of government and head of state.

• Primary leader of a corporation. Not to be confused with CEO, which is a related but separate position that is sometimes held by a different person.

• A person presiding over a meeting, chair, presiding officer, presider.

Meaning

• Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.