in chief

/ˌɪn ˈtʃif/
adjective
  1. Holding the highest rank or authority in a particular group or organization.
    • She is the editor in-chief of the school newspaper.
    • The president serves as the head in-chief of the armed forces.
    • The commander in-chief gave the order to deploy troops.
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