in chief
phrase
: in the chief position or place
—often used in titles
commander in chief
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“In chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20chief. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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