a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions |
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc. |
a job in an organization | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination |
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 | |