preszidenciális

Preszidenciális is a Hungarian adjective meaning relating to the presidency or to a presidential form of government. It is used in political science, constitutional law, and public discourse to describe the office of the president, or policies, institutions, and practices associated with a presidential system. The term is derived from the word president and the suffix -iális (similar to "presidential" in English) and is formed in Hungarian from foreign roots, often via French or English influence.

In political science, preszidenciális rendszer denotes a government structure in which the president is elected independently of the legislature and serves as both head of state and, in many cases, head of government, with fixed terms and a clear separation of legislative and executive powers. This contrasts with parliamentary systems, where the prime minister is usually the head of government and can be dismissed by the legislature. A country may also have a semi-presidential arrangement, where a president and a prime minister share executive powers; such a system is described as preszidenciális jellegű, though more specifically termed semi-presidential.

Common phrases include preszidenciális demokrácia or preszidenciális rendszer. The concept is used to analyze elections, veto powers, impeachment procedures, and the balance between the branches of government. Examples of preszidenciális systems in the modern world include the United States and many parts of Latin America, though the exact powers and constitutional arrangements vary by country.

Note: The word is primarily a descriptive term in Hungarian and does not imply endorsement of any particular political model.