preem n.— «Former Premier Russell MacLellan picked the winning horse in the federal Liberal leadership contest but never got the chance to vote for him.…The former preem didn’t even get to vote as one of the ex-officio delegates...
ropes course n.— «The six towers, reaching 42 feet at their tallest, are for what’s called a ropes course. The idea behind the course is to promote leadership and teamwork skill.» —“Course at Cottage Lake Park to teach leadership...
doughnut n.— «One aide suggested the leadership was unhappy with the camera angle at PMQs and that it was possible Sir Menzies might move away from the gangway to the middle of the front bench so that on camera he is surrounded by...
boxcar bill n.— «Often members of both parties’ leadership introduce what’s called “boxcar” bills—bills with general titles, like “tax changes”—that contain no text. They are introduced just in case, at the end of...
lulu n.— «Each New York City Council member makes a base salary of $90,000. However, council members can earn an additional stipend or “lulu” ranging from $29,500 to $4,000 for serving in various leadership positions or as a...
book people n.pl.— «Another peculiarity in Liberia life and politics is the misconception that the “book people” (a Liberian parlance for persons with some kind of formalized education in a classroom setting, as opposed to education in a...