Meaning of Speakership | Babel Free

Definitions

The position or tenure of the speaker of a legislative body.

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Examples

“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.”

“Washington loves a death watch, which is what McCarthy’s speakership provided from its first wee hours.”

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