dogedom
/ˈdoʊdʒdəm/
noun
- 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.