Premiership
/ˈprɛmɪərʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) The office, position, or term of service of a premier or prime minister.
The premiership of the prime minister lasted three years.
- (n.) The period during which someone holds the office of a premier or head of government.
During his premiership, several important reforms were enacted.
Forms
- premiership
- premierships
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Commentary
Typically used in constitutional and political law contexts to refer to the duration or authority of a premier's role.
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