A second term refers to when an elected official, such as a U.S. president, gets reelected for another consecutive four-year term after completing their first one.
Related terms
Inauguration: This term refers to the formal ceremony that marks the beginning of a president's new term in office.
Lame Duck: This term refers to the period between an election and the inauguration of a new president when the current president is no longer eligible for reelection but still holds office.
Term Limit: This term refers to legal restrictions that limit how many terms an elected official can serve in a specific position.