noun
1.The position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group:
She managed to maintain her leadership of the company despite the negative attacts.
Synonyms: administration, management, directorship, control,governorship, stewardship, hegemony.
2.Ability to lead:
As early as kindergarten she displayed remarkable leadership potential.
3. An act or instance of leading; guidance; direction:
They prospered under their strong leadership.
4.The leaders of a group:
The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.
Synonyms: authoritativeness, influence, command, effectiveness.
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