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1
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
- while he was in the hospital, the CEO had his most trusted lieutenant assume temporary headship of the firm
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2
the place of leadership or command
- the person at the headship of the firm will face daunting challenges, given the current state of the economy
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The first known use of headship was in 1565
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