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lead•er•ship
Pronunciation: (lē'dur-ship"), [key]—
n.
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. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.