noun
- the rank, position, or commission of a colonel
Examples
- He was promoted to colonelcy after twenty years of distinguished service.
- The colonelcy came with increased responsibilities and a higher salary.
- She accepted the colonelcy and took command of the regiment.
- His colonelcy was confirmed by the military board last month.
- The path to colonelcy requires extensive training and experience.
- After retiring from his colonelcy, he wrote a memoir about military life.