What is another word for Aedileship?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːda͡ɪlʃˌɪp] (IPA)

Aedileship is a term that refers to the office or position of an ancient Roman magistrate responsible for the maintenance of public buildings and markets. Synonyms for aedileship can include magistracy, government post, office holding, public service, or civic duty. Other similar terms might include stewardship, guardianship, or trusteeship, which all imply a sense of responsibility for managing or maintaining something entrusted to one's care. Additionally, terms like administration, leadership, or management can also be used to describe the responsibilities and duties associated with an aedileship or similar position of authority.

Usage examples for Aedileship

While thanking us for our compliment he has-take note of this-indicated for our suffrages the candidate of Monsieur le maire as being, in his opinion, capable, owing to the position he formerly occupied, of exercising the magisterial functions of the Aedileship."
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
In his Aedileship, a certain mischance brought him to the necessity of bringing an impeachment into the senate.
"Plutarch-Lives-of-the-noble-Grecians-and-Romans"
Clough, Arthur Hugh
His progeny continued in high honor even down to Marcellus, son of Octavia, sister of Augustus, whom she bore to her husband Caius Marcellus; and who died, a bridegroom, in the year of his Aedileship, having not long before married Caesar's daughter.
"Plutarch-Lives-of-the-noble-Grecians-and-Romans"
Clough, Arthur Hugh

Related words: Aedile, Tribune, Aedile of the Plebs, Aedilian Games, Praetor

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