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Madam (/ ˈ m æ d əm /), or madame (/ ˈ m æ d əm / or / m ə ˈ d ɑː m /), [1] is a polite and formal form of address for women in the English language, often contracted to ma'am [2] (pronounced / ˈ m æ m / in American English [2] and this way but also / ˈ m ɑː m / in British English [3]). The term derives from the French madame ...
It was the custom for earlier presidents up to George H. W. Bush to refer to the vice president as "Mr. President" while addressing a joint session of Congress, in deference to their role as president of the Senate. Every president since Bill Clinton have since addressed the vice president acting as Senate president as “Mr./Madam Vice ...
The Very Reverend (abbreviation The Very Rev.), oral address Mr./Madam Dean or Mr./Madam Provost, as appropriate, or Very Reverend Sir/Madam – Anglican deans and provosts of cathedrals, the deans of Westminster Abbey and St George's Chapel, Windsor, and, for historical reasons, a few parish priests, such as the Dean of Bocking.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images“I would vote for a woman, but the women running for president just aren’t that likable.”In 2020, six women ran for president, the same number as nearly all ...
"Sir", "Madam", and "Ma'am" are commonly used by workers performing a service for the beneficiary of the service, e.g. "May I take your coat, Ma'am?" "Madam" is used with the name of an office to address a woman who is the office-holder, e.g. "Madam President". Dame: for women who have been honoured with a British knighthood in their own right ...
In the United States, the title "Mr. President" is used in a number of formal instances as well: for example anyone presiding over the United States Senate is addressed as "Mr./Madam President", especially the vice president, who is the president of the Senate. Other uses of the title include presidents of state and local legislatures; however ...
The first Madame President appeared on screen in 1953, ... (Madam Secretary) Though much of Madam Secretary focuses on Elizabeth McCord as the Secretary of State, ...
All eyes are on the Trump family as American businessman and former president Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.. Trump, 78, who claimed a sweeping victory in the ...