headship

/ˈhɛdˌʃɪp/
noun
  1. The position or role of being a leader, director, or head of an organization, school, or department.
    • He aspired to the headship of the research institute.
    • The company's headship passed to a new CEO last quarter.
    • She was appointed to the headship of the high school after years of teaching.
  2. The period during which someone serves as a leader or head.
    • The museum flourished during the headship of its founding director.
    • His headship of the department lasted for twelve years.
    • Under her headship, the university expanded its international programs.
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