 officeholder |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (work) someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust | |
| Synonyms: | officer | |
| Examples: | "he is an officer of the court" "the club elected its officers for the coming year" |
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| Related terms: | official sergeant_at_arms probation_officer | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (work) the official who holds an office | |
| Synonyms: | incumbent | |
| Related terms: | official office-bearer | |
| Similar spelling: |
officialdom |
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