Alderman
Most urban centers are divided into districts or wards, each of which usually needs a provincial governor, called an alderman. Aldermen are commonly elected by the residents of their ward to lend an ear to any grievances and to settle minor disputes and offenses in their court (which is often called a “ward moot”). In rare cases, the city’s parliament or city council is composed of the collected aldermen from the various wards.
Alternate Title: Magistrate.
Associated Class: Aristocrat or expert.
Alderman
An elder, diginitary or chief amongst the people of a town or borough.
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