mayoralty

[ mey-er-uhl-tee, mair-uhl- ]

noun

, plural may·or·al·ties.

1. the office or tenure of a mayor.

mayoralty

/ ˈmɛərəltɪ /

noun

1. the office or term of office of a mayor

Word History and Origins

Origin of mayoralty¹

1350–1400; mayor + -al ¹ + -ty ²; replacing Middle English mairaltee < Middle French mairalte

Word History and Origins

Origin of mayoralty¹

C14: from Old French mairalté

Example Sentences

"The mayoralty will provide a strong voice for the East Yorkshire region and support communities and local businesses."

From BBC

The loss of the West Midlands mayoralty could give the would be rebels another flash of desire to act.

From BBC

It cemented the idea of future partnership and support, but there was notably no pledge of extra money, pleas for which have been a recurring feature of Sadiq Khan's mayoralty so far.

From BBC

Holding on to the Tees Valley mayoralty may have provided Mr Sunak with a lifeline.

From BBC

Somewhat shy, he was a reluctant politician, only seeking minor electoral offices during his career: a seat in the European Parliament, and the mayoralty of a Paris suburb.

From Seattle Times