lieutenancy

Meanings

• noun

  The position or rank of a lieutenant in the military.

• noun

  A subordinate officer in the military or a civil organization.

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Variants

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lieutenancies , lieutenancy

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Etymology

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From Old French 'lieu tenir', meaning 'to hold a place'.

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Trivia

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1. The rank of lieutenant is also used in various other contexts, such as in the police force and in some civil organizations.

2. The highest-ranking lieutenant in the military is typically called a 'lieutenant general'.

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1. military hierarchy: The organizational structure of the military, with lieutenants occupying a rank below captains and above sergeants.

2. commissioned officer: An officer in the military who has been granted a commission by the appropriate authority, as opposed to an enlisted soldier.

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In military contexts, a lieutenant is typically the first commissioned officer in the military hierarchy, and is often responsible for leading small groups of soldiers in various missions. In civil organizations, a lieutenant may hold a similar position of authority under a higher-ranking officer or executive.

How to Memorize "lieutenancy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a military scene with a lieutenant giving orders to his soldiers.

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   - Associate the word 'lieutenant' with the idea of a subordinate officer or a leader in a military or organizational context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lieutenants Lead, Soldiers Follow' to remember the meaning of the word.

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