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The position or office of a leader: ascended to the leadership of the party.
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Capacity or ability to lead: showed strong leadership during her first term in office.
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A group of leaders: met with the leadership of the nation's top unions.
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Guidance; direction: The business prospered under the leadership of the new president.
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