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    Mayoralty

    /məˈjɔːrəlti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The office or position of mayor.
    She was elected to the mayoralty after a closely contested election.
    The term of office during which a mayor holds their position.
    His mayoralty lasted for four years, during which he implemented several major reforms.
    The jurisdiction or authority of a mayor.
    The mayoralty of the city includes overseeing public services and managing municipal policies.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'mayor' combined with the suffix '-alty', indicating a state or condition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    during the mayoralty
    Referring to the time when a specific person served as mayor.
    mayoralty campaign
    The campaign or election process for mayoral candidates.

    Related Words

    mayor
    The elected head of a city or town government.
    municipality
    A city or town that has corporate status and local government.
    local government
    The administration of a particular town, district, or county.

    Slang Meanings

    Mayor's duties
    He's got a lot on his plate with all the mayoralty duties ahead of him.
    Being in charge of the city
    She felt the pressure as she stepped into her mayorship during the financial crisis.