Government Minister
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈmɪnɪstər/
Definitions
- (n.) A senior official appointed to head a government department and responsible for policy-making and administration within that domain.
The government minister announced new legislation on environmental protection.
Forms
- government minister
- government ministers
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Commentary
Term typically denotes a politically appointed member of the executive, distinct from career civil servants; careful use is needed to distinguish from other public officials in drafting legal texts.
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