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leadership
noun lead·er·ship \ˈlē-dər-ˌship\
: a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.
: the time when a person holds the position of leader
: the power or ability to lead other people
Full Definition of LEADERSHIP
1
: the office or position of a leader
2
: capacity to lead
3
: the act or an instance of leading
4
: leaders <the party leadership>
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First Known Use of LEADERSHIP
1821
Rhymes with LEADERSHIP
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