Public Office
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈɒfɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A position of authority or service involving duties to the public, usually within government.
She was elected to a public office in the municipal government.
- (n.) The institution or place where public duties are performed.
He held the public office for over a decade, influencing local policy.
Forms
- public offices
Related terms
Commentary
The term 'public office' covers both the role held and the institution; in legal drafting, clarity is essential to distinguish between the office as a position and as an institution.
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