dogedom

/ˈdoʊdʒdəm/
noun
  1. The office, territory, or period of rule of a doge (the chief magistrate in the former republics of Venice and Genoa).
    • The history book described the rise and fall of the Venetian dogedom.
    • The dogedom of Genoa was known for its maritime power.
    • During his dogedom, the city enjoyed great prosperity.
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