alderman
noun
al·der·man
ˈȯl-dər-mən 
1
: a person governing a kingdom, district, or shire as viceroy for an Anglo-Saxon king
2
a
: a magistrate formerly ranking next below the mayor in an English or Irish city or borough
b
: a high-ranking member of a borough or county council in Ireland or formerly in England chosen by elected members
3
: a member of a city legislative body
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Especially since this isn’t the first time a large group of aldermen have challenged the mayor directly on a high-profile decision.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
Kuchler also argued that the process to investigate the residency of an alderman was not followed properly, creating a court case that may not have been necessary.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
Kuchler also argued that the process to investigate the residency of an alderman was not followed properly, creating a court case that may not have been necessary.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
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“Alderman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alderman. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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alderman
noun
al·der·man
ˈȯl-dər-mən
: a member of a city legislative body
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