noun
- plural of colonelcy; the ranks, positions, or commissions of colonels
Usage: military
Examples
- The army promoted several officers to colonelcies this year.
- He held one of the most prestigious colonelcies in the regiment.
- The military academy prepared cadets for future colonelcies.
- Several colonelcies became available after the reorganization.
- Competition for colonelcies was fierce among the majors.