captaincy
n. C1 Advanced UK //kˈæptɪnsi// cap·tain·cy
n. the position of being in charge of a ship, a sports team, or a group of people. It involves making important decisions and leading others.
n. the position or state of being in command of a vessel, a sports team, or a military unit. Often implies a formal title or a specific set of leadership responsibilities.
The captaincy of the ship is a great honor.
She took the captaincy of the local cricket team after the previous leader retired.
The transition to the captaincy of the vessel required not only technical skill but also the ability to maintain morale during a long and difficult voyage.