a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | an office where loans are negotiated and repaid |
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | a shop where loans are made with personal property as security |
a job in an organization | |
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | |
professional or clerical workers in an office | |
an administrative unit of government | |
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | |