Nominal Office
/ˈnɒmɪnəl ˈɒfɪs/
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- (n.) A position or office held in name only, without the usual responsibilities, powers, or duties.
The founder was given a nominal office to honor his role without granting executive authority.
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Used to distinguish between formal or symbolic roles and those with actual functional authority; useful in drafting to clarify the nature of a party’s role.
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