Governorship (noun)

The office or position of a governor.

Origin:

From govern + -ship.

Examples:

1. The governor's term in governorship was coming to an end.
2. He ran for governorship and won by a landslide.
3. The governorship was a powerful position with many responsibilities.
4. He had a reputation for being an effective leader during his governorship.
5. The governorship was a stepping stone for his future political career.