Regidor

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Regidor \Re`gi*dor"\, n.; pl. {-dores}. [Sp., fr. regir to rule,
     L. regere.]
     One of a body of officers charged with the government of
     Spanish municipalities, corresponding to the English
     alderman.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]



From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  REGIDOR. Laws of the Spanish empire of the Indies. One of a body, never 
  exceeding twelve, who formed a part of the ayuntamiento or municipal council 
  in every capital of a jurisdiction. The office of regidor was held for life, 
  that is to say, during the pleasure of the supreme authority. In most places 
  the office was purchased; in some cities, however, they were elected by 
  persons of the district, called capitulares. 12 Pet. R. 442, note.