presidentn. Precedent.(Bacon.)a. Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.()His angels president
In every province. (Milton.)n.[F. prsident, L. praesidens, -entis, p. pr. of praesidere. See Preside.]1. One who is elected or appointed to preside; a presiding officer, as of a legislative body.()2. A protector; a guardian; a presiding genius.()Just Apollo, president of verse. (Waller.)