Ranke
/ˈraŋkə/
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- (n.) A hierarchical position or level within an organization or legal system, often referring to official status or grade.
The judge held a high ranke within the judicial hierarchy.
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Though 'ranke' is less common than 'rank,' it may appear in older or specific legal texts to denote official standing or hierarchy.
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