ˈmāərəltē, ˈme(ə)r-, -ti, substand ˌmāəˈraləd.ē or ˌmeəˈ- or -lətē or -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English mairaltee, from Middle French mairalté, from Old French, from maire mayor + -al + -té -ty
1. : the office of mayor
was elected to the mayoralty by a large majority
2. : the term of office as a mayor
accomplished little during his mayoralty