"leadership" in the noun sense
1. leadership, leading
the activity of leading
"his leadership inspired the team"
2. leadership, leaders
the body of people who lead a group
"the national leadership adopted his plan"
3. leadership
the status of a leader
"they challenged his leadership of the union"
4. leadership
the ability to lead
"he believed that leadership can be taught"
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