in chief
The phrase "in chief" denotes the highest rank or primary role in various contexts, from leadership positions to legal proceedings.
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Definition
B2Leadership
(formal)Holding the highest rank or authority in a particular organization or field.
Example
- The editor-in-chief is responsible for the final content of the publication.
- The commander-in-chief oversees the entire military operations.
C1Legal
(technical)The stage of a trial where the party with the burden of proof presents their evidence.
Example
- During the examination in chief, the witness provided crucial testimony.
- The prosecution's case in chief lasted for three days.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in chief":
in chargechief judgeat the helmchief executivechief of staffchief lordhead manhigh command