championship

[ cham-pee-uh n-ship ]

/ ˈtʃæm pi ənˌʃɪp /

the distinction or condition of being a champion: to win a championship.

advocacy or defense: championship of the underdog.

championships, a series of competitions or contests to determine a champion: the tennis championships.

Origin of championship

First recorded in 1815–25; champion + -ship

pre·cham·pi·on·ship, noun

We certainly should not hold a ticker-tape parade for anybody else before then, no matter who wins what championship.

It’s Time for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to Get a Parade of Their Own |Michael Daly |November 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
So in the vein of March Madness, here are my picks for the Final Four of the 2014 GOP championship of crazy.

How Long Can the Republicans Hide The Crazy? |Dean Obeidallah |September 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
And his absence is certainly felt at the current World Cup, especially as Germany is on the cusp of a championship.

The Amazing Tale of Paul the Psychic Octopus: Germany’s World Cup Soothsayer |Emily Shire |July 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Shaquille was suspended for the Southeastern Conference championship game the following day.

Shaq, Year One |Charles P. Pierce |May 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Then he went out and did so, won the championship, and then stayed on his final bull for several extra seconds.

The Death of a Rodeo Cowboy |Peter Richmond |May 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Why not enter the tournament and compete for the championship?

The Automobile Girls at Newport |Laura Dent Crane
Who are these hypocrites who claim the championship of freedom and the moral leadership of the world?

The Victim |Thomas Dixon
The "Gazette" seems to have gone too far in its championship of China, and has got into trouble.

Peking Dust |Ellen N. La Motte
There were twenty-two entries, Mr. Spencer-Gore carrying off the championship and the all-comers prizes.

The Sportswoman's Library, v. 2 |Various
The partner who went round with me during this championship competition was Will Smith, the holder, who finished fifth.

The Complete Golfer [1905] |Harry Vardon

championship

/ (ˈtʃæmpɪənˌʃɪp) /

(sometimes plural) any of various contests held to determine a champion

the title or status of being a champion

support for or defence of a cause, person, etc