headship
Americannoun
noun
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the position or state of being a leader; command; leadership
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education the position of headmaster or headmistress of a school
Etymology
Origin of headship
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 ● Jan. 23, 2026
Royal historian Ed Owens said the 73-year-old heir to the British throne may find that “on taking over the headship of the Commonwealth, he finds himself in charge of a rapidly disintegrating organization.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
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 ● Apr. 7, 2021
Another contributor, Prof John Howson, an expert in school recruitment, said headship would not become attractive until "it is accepted that leaders themselves need support and recognition for their work".
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2016
The seven sons enlisted and she felt her claim to headship was endangered.
From The Woman's Part A Record of Munitions Work by Yates, L. K.
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