Mayoralty (noun)

1. The position or office of mayor, typically of a city or town.
2. The term of a mayor, typically lasting one or two years.
3. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position of mayor.

Origin:

The word mayoralty comes from the word 'mayor' and the suffix '-alty' which is used to indicate a position or office.

Examples:

1. The election for the next mayoralty is coming up next week.
2. The mayoralty has become increasingly political in nature.
3. The mayoralty had the power to make important decisions for the city.
4. She decided to run for mayoralty because she wanted to make a difference in her community.
5. The mayoralty was responsible for managing the city's budget and overseeing its departments.