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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

/ ˈːəʃɪ /

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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of leadership1

First recorded in 1815–25; leader + -ship
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“The L.A. Zoo’s leadership in breeding California condors clearly demonstrates the marriage between conservation and animal husbandry,” Misha Body, deputy director of animal programs for the Los Angeles Zoo, said in the release.

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Others prefer Medicare-for-all; members of leadership often like to talk about protecting and expanding on the Affordable Care Act.

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After 16 years in top leadership roles, Woodcock was formidable enough to force a culture change.

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"We are finalising measures to strengthen leadership and build a culture rooted in safety, respect, and compassion in maternity services," they added.

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Israel’s air and intelligence forces have targeted Iran’s nuclear sites, scientific and military leadership, air defenses and ballistic missile networks, killing at least 224 people, according to Iranian authorities.

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