Civil Service
/ˈsɪvəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of government employees appointed on the basis of professional merit and who are employed in public administration.
She built a distinguished career in the civil service.
- (n.) The system or branch of the government responsible for implementing public policies and administration, distinct from the military.
Reforms in the civil service aimed to reduce bureaucracy and increase efficiency.
Forms
- civil service
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often emphasizes merit-based appointments and the separation from political or military roles.
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