avoyer
- noun
- Archaic
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avoyer
- In medieval Switzerland, the avoyer often played a crucial role in local governance and administration.
Examples
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The avoyer presided over the town council meeting.
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In medieval times, an avoyer had significant authority.
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In medieval Bern, the avoyer was responsible for leading the city council.
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The avoyer played a key role in the administration of Swiss towns during the Middle Ages.
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Historical records describe the avoyer as a respected figure in local government.
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The avoyer was responsible for presiding over the town council and making important decisions.
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The council meeting was led by the avoyer, who ensured that all members had a chance to speak.
Synonyms
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A member of a city council elected to represent a local area
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A local official in a village or town in the past who collected taxes and kept order
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A mayor of a town or city in Spanish-speaking countries
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A Scottish town official who helps run the council and makes local legal decisions
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A public official in ancient Rome who looks after buildings, markets, and festivals
A high official chosen from outside to lead and judge in Italian cities in the Middle Ages
A person elected to a council to represent a local area
Surface Forms
Etymology
Avoyer was the title for a medieval Swiss official who presided over city councils. A helpful way to remember it is to think of avoyer like an advocate or a 'voice' for the town, because the avoyer spoke for and guided the council.