Speakership
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Speakership is a noun meaning (politics) The position or tenure of the speaker of a legislative body.
Meaning
(politics) The position or tenure of the speaker of a legislative body.
Example Sentences
Washington loves a death watch, which is what McCarthy’s speakership provided from its first wee hours.
Under the political bargain struck among Iraq’s religious and ethnic groups, the Sunni Arabs hold three leadership positions: one vice presidential slot, one deputy prime minister slot and the speakership.
Word Forms
- speakerships
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include presidency, chairmanship, chair, legislatorship, spokesmanship, spokespersonship.
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