Aedileship

/ˈiːdaɪlˌʃɪp/ noun

The office, position, or term of service of an aedile in ancient Rome.

English compound: 'aedile' (from Latin 'aedilis') plus '-ship' (Old English suffix indicating position or office). Formed in English to describe the tenure of this Roman magistracy.

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