captaincy

/ˈkæptənsi/
noun
  1. The position or rank of a captain, especially in a sports team, military, or ship.
    • His captaincy of the ship lasted for over twenty years before he retired.
    • The team's captaincy comes with a lot of responsibility, including leading the players on and off the field.
    • She was awarded the captaincy of the national soccer team after years of hard work.
  2. The period during which someone serves as a captain.
    • The captaincy of the battalion ended when he was promoted to major.
    • During his captaincy, the team won three championships in a row.
    • Her captaincy was marked by a focus on teamwork and discipline.
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