aldermanry

[ awl-der-muhn-ree ]

noun

, plural al·der·man·ries.

1. the district, office, or rank of an alderman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aldermanry¹

First recorded in 1200–50, aldermanry is from the Middle English word aldermanrie. See alderman, -ry

Example Sentences

He resigned his aldermanry in 1502, on the pretext of poverty, apparently in order to avoid the expense of mayoralty.

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Browne dismissed from parliament and his aldermanry, 4 Dec.

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Lethieullier had determined to cut all connection with the Corporation, and had paid another fine to be relieved of the aldermanry of the ward of Coleman Street.

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That the sheriff was thought by his fellow citizens to have been implicated in Essex's mad attempt is seen from the fact that within a week he was deprived, not only of his sheriffwick, but also of his aldermanry,1747 but to what extent he had compromised himself it is difficult to determine.

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Monoux's fine was remitted the following year, and he was discharged from attendance, although keeping his aldermanry, on account of ill health.

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