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

Derived forms: leaderships

Type of: ability, activity, body, position, power, status

Encyclopedia: Leadership