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Aldermen - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Alderman \Al"der*man\ ([add]l"d[~e]r*man), n.; pl. Aldermen.
[AS. aldormon, ealdorman; ealdor an elder _ man. See Elder,
n.]
1. A senior or superior; a person of rank or dignity. [Obs.]
Note: The title was applied, among the Anglo-Saxons, to
princes, dukes, earls, senators, and presiding
magistrates; also to archbishops and bishops, implying
superior wisdom or authority. Thus Ethelstan, duke of
the East-Anglians, was called Alderman of all England;
and there wereAldermen : of cities, counties, and
castles, who had jurisdiction within their respective
districts.
3. One of a board or body of municipal officers next in order
to the mayor and having a legislative function. They may,
in some cases, individually exercise some magisterial and
administrative functions.
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Example Usage of Aldermen |
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phonefinder: CITY COUNCIL: Aldermen end call for a local cell phone ban: By JENNIFER JOHNSON jjohnson@pioneerlocal.com A ban on ... http://bit.ly/73nD5y |
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annapgreen: New Annapolis Aldermen Kirby & Pfeiffer and returning alderman Arnett were appointed to the Environmental Committee on Monday. |
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Boston_CP: Boston: Newton TAB Editorial: Aldermen should approve Panera petition http://boston.cityandpress.com/node/622649 |
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