1. The plural of deputyship; the office, position, or term of service of a deputy.
Usage: Formal; often used in governmental or organizational contexts.

Examples

• Several deputyships became available after the reorganization of the department.
• She held multiple deputyships throughout her career in local government.
• The company created new deputyships to improve management structure.
• He was appointed to one of the newly established deputyships.
• Deputyships in the organization typically last for a four-year term.