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lead⋅er⋅ship

[lee-der-ship]
–noun
1. the position or function of a leader: He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition.
2. ability to lead: She displayed leadership potential.
3. an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction: They prospered under his leadership.
4. the leaders of a group: The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.

Origin:
1815–25; leader + -ship
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lead·er·ship   (lē'dər-shĭp')   
n.  
  1. The position or office of a leader: ascended to the leadership of the party.

  2. Capacity or ability to lead: showed strong leadership during her first term in office.

  3. A group of leaders: met with the leadership of the nation's top unions.

  4. Guidance; direction: The business prospered under the leadership of the new president.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Financial Dictionary

leadership

See market leadership.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
Copyright © 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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