Civil Service Appointment

/ˈsɪv.əl ˈsɜːr.vɪs əˌpɔɪnt.mənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act or process by which an individual is formally selected and appointed to a position within the civil service, typically following merit-based criteria and legal requirements.
    Her civil service appointment was confirmed after passing the required examinations.

Forms

  • civil service appointment
  • civil service appointments

Commentary

The term specifically denotes formal hiring under statutory or regulatory frameworks governing public sector employment, emphasizing merit and procedural propriety.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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