Secretary
/ˈsek.rə.ter.i/
Definitions
- (n.) An officer responsible for maintaining records, correspondence, and administrative duties in an organization.
The company secretary organized the board meeting and recorded the minutes.
- (n.) A governmental or corporate official holding a specific office, such as Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State addressed foreign policy issues in the press conference.
Forms
- secretaries
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the scope of duties and authority of a secretary to avoid ambiguity.
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