The office, position, or authority of an alcalde; the term of service as an alcalde.
English formation from alcalde plus -ship suffix (indicating office or rank), following standard English patterns for creating nouns from titles.
The alcaldeship was one of the most coveted positions in colonial Latin America because it provided both prestige and opportunities for profit, making it a pathway to wealth and influence.
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