headship

American

[hed-ship] / ˈhɛd ʃɪp /

noun

the position of head or chief; chief authority; leadership; supremacy.

headship British

/ ˈhɛdʃɪp /

noun

the position or state of being a leader; command; leadership
education the position of headmaster or headmistress of a school

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Etymology

Origin of headship

First recorded in 1575–85; head + -ship

Example Sentences

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It was not immediately clear whether Lam had succeeded in his goal of securing the national presidency -- seen as the second most powerful position in Vietnamese politics -- as well as the party headship.

From Barron's

She said before becoming head teacher at Kitchener she was turned down for a few headship roles.

From BBC

Now Beth Moore, arguably the evangelical world’s most famous Bible teacher, has begged forgiveness for supporting the theology of male headship rooted in many evangelical cultures.

From Washington Post

At the age of 29, her "wonderful" head teacher was encouraging her to apply for headship roles.

From BBC

Some former members criticize the group for deviating from Catholic doctrine, which does not teach “male headship,” in contrast to some evangelical churches.

From Seattle Times

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