Headship
Headship noun - The duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control.
Usage example: while he was in the hospital, the CEO had his most trusted lieutenant assume temporary headship of the firm
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Rule and headship are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Headship".
Nearby Word: head
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
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