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mayors

/ˈmeɪərz/ /ˈmɛərz/

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noun

Maires

The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, &c., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

Examples :

"The mayors of several large cities met to discuss ways to improve public transportation. "

Les maires de plusieurs grandes villes se sont réunis pour discuter des moyens d'améliorer les transports en commun.

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Maires du palais

Short for mayor of the palace, the royal stewards of the Frankish Empire.

Examples :

"During the Merovingian dynasty, the power of the kings waned as the mayors increasingly controlled the Frankish realm. "

Pendant la dynastie mérovingienne, le pouvoir des rois déclina tandis que les maires du palais contrôlaient de plus en plus le royaume franc.

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Maires

Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Examples :

"Historical documents show that the "mayors" of some Scottish burghs in the 16th century held judicial powers, similar to those of local judges today. "

Des documents historiques montrent que les « maires » de certains bourgs écossais au XVIe siècle détenaient des pouvoirs judiciaires, semblables à ceux des juges locaux d'aujourd'hui.

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noun

Conseillers municipaux

A member of a city council.

Examples :

"The mayors discussed the new traffic laws during the city council meeting. "

Les conseillers municipaux ont discuté des nouvelles lois sur la circulation lors de la réunion du conseil municipal.

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Maires

A high justice, an important judge.

Examples :

"Although the town had a regular judge, the mayors of the neighboring settlements often heard the most complex legal cases in the region due to their extensive knowledge of local laws and customs. "

Bien que la ville ait eu un juge régulier, les maires des localités voisines entendaient souvent les affaires juridiques les plus complexes de la région en raison de leur connaissance approfondie des lois et coutumes locales.

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noun

Maires

A largely ceremonial position in some municipal governments that presides over the city council while a contracted city manager holds actual executive power.

Examples :

"In that city, the mayors mainly lead council meetings and represent the city at events, while the city manager handles the daily operations and budget. "

Dans cette ville, les maires dirigent principalement les réunions du conseil municipal et représentent la ville lors d'événements, tandis que le directeur municipal gère les opérations quotidiennes et le budget.

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Maires, notables locaux

A local VIP, a muckamuck or big shot reckoned to lead some local group.

Examples :

""The mayors of the neighboring towns met to discuss how to improve the local schools." "

Les maires des villes voisines se sont réunis pour discuter de la manière d'améliorer les écoles locales.

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