1. plural of clerkdom; the domain, office, or position of a clerk or group of clerks
Usage: formal; often used to refer to bureaucratic or administrative spheres
2. plural of clerkdom; the collective body or class of clerks
Usage: formal; archaic or literary

Examples

• The various clerkdoms within the government handled different administrative tasks.
• Medieval clerkdoms were often staffed by educated monks and scribes.
• She rose through the ranks of the clerkdoms to eventually manage the entire office.
• The clerkdoms of the city maintained detailed records of all transactions.
• Different clerkdoms reported to separate departments and supervisors.