Mayoralty

Pronunciation: /meɪˈɔrəlti/

Definitions of mayoralty

noun the office or term of a mayor

Example Sentences

A1 The mayoralty of the town is responsible for overseeing local government operations.

A2 Candidates are campaigning for the mayoralty in the upcoming election.

B1 The mayoralty has implemented new policies to improve community services.

B2 The mayoralty's term in office has been marked by significant economic growth.

C1 The mayoralty's leadership during the crisis was praised for its effectiveness.

C2 The mayoralty's strategic planning has led to positive developments in the city.

Examples of mayoralty in a Sentence

formal The candidate won the mayoralty after a close election.

informal The new mayor is adjusting to their mayoralty duties.

slang Running for the mayoralty is no easy feat.

figurative Taking on the mayoralty is like stepping into a whole new world.

Grammatical Forms of mayoralty

• past tense: mayoraltyed
• plural: mayoraltyies
• comparative: more mayoralty
• superlative: most mayoralty
• present tense: mayoralty
• future tense: will mayoralty
• perfect tense: have mayoraltyed
• continuous tense: is mayoraltying
• singular: mayoralty
• positive degree: mayoralty
• infinitive: to mayoralty
• gerund: mayoraltying
• participle: mayoraltyed

Origin and Evolution of mayoralty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mayoralty' originated from the Old French word 'mairalte' which came from the Latin word 'māiōrālitās' meaning office of a mayor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mayoralty' has evolved to specifically refer to the office or term of a mayor, distinguishing it from other forms of local government leadership.