a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end |
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | an administrative unit of government |
a job in an organization | a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties |
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent |
professional or clerical workers in an office | the state of being in action or exerting power |
an administrative unit of government | |
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | |