Officer of the United States
/ˈɒfɪsər əv ðə ˌjuːnaɪtɪd steɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual appointed or elected to a position of authority under the United States government, who exercises official duties in accordance with statutory or constitutional law.
The officer of the United States administered the oath of office before the hearing.
- (n.) A person holding a federal office established or authorized by the Constitution or federal statutes, including executive, judicial, or legislative branch positions.
Only an officer of the United States may execute certain warrants under federal law.
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- officer of the united states
- officers of the united states
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Commentary
The term encompasses a broad range of federal positions defined by law; precision in referencing the specific statutory or constitutional office is important in drafting and interpretation.
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