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leadership

lea·ders·hip

UK/ˈliːdəʃɪp/ US/ˈlidɚʃɪp/ fairly common

noun

1.

the activity of leading

  • “his leadership inspired the team”
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2.

the body of people who lead a group

  • “the national leadership adopted his plan”
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3.

the status of a leader

  • “they challenged his leadership of the union”
4.

the ability to lead

  • “he believed that leadership can be taught”

Origin

From leader + -ship.

Phrases

  • attitude reflects leadership
  • deckplate leadership
  • leadership spill

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