generalship

Plural: generalships

Noun

• the leadership ability of a military general
• the office and authority of a general
• The position or office of a general.
• The term of office of a military general.
• The skills or performance of a good general; military leadership, strategy.
• By extension, leadership, good management.

Examples

• 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.
• Under my generalship my fine troop of brats picked up every scrap of litter in that lot.

Synonyms

generalcy