noun.
In archery, a rank or prize usually awarded to the archer who makes the most hits in a shooting-match, without regard to his score, or who first hits the innermost circle or the gold.
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noun.
The rank, post, or commission of a captain.
noun.
the office, power, territory, or jurisdiction of a captain general.
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noun.
the post of captain
Word Usage
"The commercial value of the captaincy is a delicate issue for the Ryder Cup since the European Tour sells its own sponsorships around the event to companies that pay substantial sums for category exclusivity, and these rights are strictly policed."