generalship

/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəlʃɪp/

IPA: /JH EH1 N ER0 AH0 L SH IH0 P/

noun

1
The position or office of a general.
2
The term of office of a military general.
“George Washington's generalship was marked by both amazing victories and stunning blunders, neither of which would have happened to someone with more formal officer training.”
3
The skills or performance of a good general; military leadership, strategy.
4
By extension, leadership, good management.
“Under my generalship my fine troop of brats picked up every scrap of litter in that lot.”

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