Ministerial

noun

/ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/

Word Frequency: 3.2

Definitions

1.nounA member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles.

2.adjectiveRelated to a religious minister or ministry.

3.adjectiveRelated to a governmental minister or ministry.

4.adjectiveHaving the power to wield delegated executive authority.

5.adjectiveServing as an instrument or means (i.e., procedural or ancillary, not substantive).

"Filling out the form under the direction of a lawyer is a ministerial task performed by a legal secretary."

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