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leadership

[ lee-der-ship ]

noun

  1. the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group:

    He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition.

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  2. ability to lead:

    As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential.

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  3. an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction:

    They prospered under his strong leadership.

  4. the leaders of a group:

    The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.



leadership

/ ˈ±ô¾±Ë»åəʃɪ±è /

noun

  1. the position or function of a leader
  2. the period during which a person occupies the position of leader

    during her leadership very little was achieved

    1. the ability to lead
    2. ( as modifier )

      leadership qualities

  3. the leaders as a group of a party, union, etc

    the union leadership is now very reactionary

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of leadership1

First recorded in 1815–25; leader + -ship
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He said the problem stemmed from a lack of leadership and that by providing strong leadership and vision he would eliminate the need for deputies to joint the controversial groups.

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“If they had, it would be impossible to roll back. For example, imagine if companies tried to roll back white male leadership. Impossible.â€

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I wouldn't look for leadership from economic elites or even political elites at this point.

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This bullish leadership led him to make a strategic miscalculation – he overlooked the need to be liked by voters.

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The text appeared to have been sent by the group's leadership.

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