speakership

Noun

speakership (plural speakerships)

1. The position or tenure of the speaker of a legislative body.
   • 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.2007 June 12, Alissa J. Rubin, “Iraqi Parliament Votes to Oust Speaker Who Intimidated Members”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the...
   • Washington loves a death watch, which is what McCarthy’s speakership provided from its first wee hours.2023 October 5, Mark Leibovich, “Kevin McCarthy Got What He Wanted”, in Jeffrey Goldberg, editor, The Atlantic, Washington, D.C.: The Atlantic Monthly Group, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original...