gov·er·nor·ship 
/ˈgʌvn̩ɚˌʃɪp/ noun
plural gov·er·nor·ships /ˈgʌvn̩ɚˌʃɪp/ noun 1 [noncount] : the job of a governor
▪ a candidate for the governorship 2 [count] : the period when a person is a governor
▪ The state has done well during her governorship.
▪ a candidate for the governorship
▪ The state has done well during her governorship.
