"leadership" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ [US], /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-leadership.wav [UK] Forms: leadership [singular], leaderships [plural]
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  1. Leadership is the capacity of someone to lead.
    Sense id: simple-leadership-en-noun-SvJD75UX
  2. Leadership means a group of leaders.
    Sense id: simple-leadership-en-noun-~J6LMEEE
  3. Leadership is the office or status of a leader.
    Sense id: simple-leadership-en-noun-INdUj2Kp
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          "text": "The leadership of the football club has decided to have them suspended for rough play."
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      "ipa": "/ˈliːdəʃɪp/",
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