ministerial
/ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/
noun
- 1
A member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles.
adjective
- 1
Related to a religious minister or ministry.
- 2
Related to a governmental minister or ministry.
- 3
Having the power to wield delegated executive authority.
- 4
Serving as an instrument or means (i.e., procedural or ancillary, not substantive).
“Filling out the form under the direction of a lawyer is a ministerial task performed by a legal secretary.”
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