a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | the power or right to give orders or make decisions |
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | official permission or approval |
a job in an organization | freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities |
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | an authoritative written work |
professional or clerical workers in an office | an administrative unit of government |
an administrative unit of government | an expert whose views are taken as definitive |
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others |