Assistant
/əˈsɪstənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who helps or supports another in a particular role or task.
The assistant prepared the documents for the lawyer.
- (adj.) Providing assistance or support.
She held the assistant manager position in the firm.
Forms
- assistants
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the scope of an assistant’s authority to avoid ambiguity.
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