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Civil officer   /sˈɪvəl ˈɔfəsər/   Listen
Civil officer

noun
1.
A person who exercises authority over civilian affairs.  Synonym: civil authority.





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... Islands the bailiff is the first civil officer in each island. He is appointed by the crown, and generally holds office for life. He presides at the royal court, and takes the opinions of the jurats; he also presides over the states, and represents ...
— Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 - "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" • Various


Words linked to "Civil officer" :   authority, city manager, mayor


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