noun

captaincy

captaincy, leadership, command

He was offered the captaincy of the team.

He was offered the captaincy of the team.

Her captaincy led the team to victory.

Her captaincy led the team to victory.

the captaincy of ((sth.)) the position of being captain of (a team, etc.) He was offered the captaincy of the team.

Synonyms: leadership, command, authority

From 'captain' + '-cy' (a suffix denoting a state, condition, or office). The state of being a captain.

Think of 'captain' + 'agency' or 'presidency'. It's the role or office of the captain.

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