may·or·al·ty \ˈmāərəltē, ˈme(ə)r-, -ti, substand ˌmāəˈraləd.ē or ˌmeəˈ- or -lətē or -i\noun (-es) Etymology: Middle English mairaltee, from Middle French mairalté, from Old French, from maire mayor + -al + -té -ty 1.: the office of mayor < was elected to the mayoralty by a large majority > 2.: the term of office as a mayor < accomplished little during his mayoralty >