noun

commandership

leadership, command, authority

He assumed the commandership of the army.

He assumed the commandership of the army.

Her commandership was respected by all soldiers.

Her commandership was respected by all soldiers.

((of sth.)) the position or authority of a commander He assumed the commandership of the army.

Synonyms: leadership, authority, control

From 'commander' + the suffix '-ship', which denotes a state, condition, or quality.

Think of the 'ship' of a 'commander' – the state or role of being in command, similar to 'leadership'.

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