1. the office, rank, or term of a doge (the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa)
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to a specific historical period or institution

Examples

• He was elected to the dogeship of Venice in 1423.
• The dogeship was one of the most powerful positions in the Venetian Republic.
• During his dogeship, the city expanded its maritime trade significantly.
• The dogeship of Genoa rivaled that of Venice in prestige and influence.