Definition of office

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Office (n.) That which a person does, either voluntarily or by appointment, for, or with reference to, others; customary duty, or a duty that arises from the relations of man to man; as, kind offices, pious offices..

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Midshipman :: Midshipman (n.) In the English naval service, the second rank attained by a combatant officer after a term of service as naval cadet. Having served three and a half years in this rank, and passed an examination, he is eligible to promotion to the rank of lieutenant..
Depository :: Depository (n.) A place where anything is deposited for sale or keeping; as, warehouse is a depository for goods; a clerk's office is a depository for records..
Alguazil :: Alguazil (n.) An inferior officer of justice in Spain; a warrant officer; a constable.
Regimental :: Regimental (a.) Belonging to, or concerning, a regiment; as, regimental officers, clothing..
Cornet :: Cornet (n.) The lowest grade of commissioned officer in a British cavalry troop, who carried the standard. The office was abolished in 1871..
Pontificate :: Pontificate (n.) The term of office of a pontiff.
Lawm :: Lawm (n.) A very fine linen (or sometimes cotton) fabric with a rather open texture. Lawn is used for the sleeves of a bishop's official dress in the English Church, and, figuratively, stands for the office itself..
Jerquer :: Jerquer (n.) A customhouse officer who searches ships for unentered goods.
Notary :: Notary (n.) A public officer who attests or certifies deeds and other writings, or copies of them, usually under his official seal, to make them authentic, especially in foreign countries. His duties chiefly relate to instruments used in commercial transactions, such as protests of negotiable paper, ship's papers in cases of loss, damage, etc. He is generally called a notary public..
Incumbent :: Incumbent (n.) A person who is in present possession of a benefice or of any office.
Superb :: Superannuation (n.) The state of being superannuated, or too old for office or business; the state of being disqualified by old age; decrepitude..
High-priesthood :: High-priesthood (n.) The office, dignity, or position of a high priest..
Episcopate :: Episcopate (v. i.) To act as a bishop; to fill the office of a prelate.
Officiant :: Officiant (n.) The officer who officiates or performs an office, as the burial office..
Warrant :: Warrant (n.) A precept issued by a magistrate authorizing an officer to make an arrest, a seizure, or a search, or do other acts incident to the administration of justice..
Townhall :: Townhall (n.) A public hall or building, belonging to a town, where the public offices are established, the town council meets, the people assemble in town meeting, etc..
Supercilium :: Supercilious (a.) Lofty with pride; haughty; dictatorial; overbearing; arrogant; as, a supercilious officer; asupercilious air; supercilious behavior..
Helm :: Helm (n.) The place or office of direction or administration.
Revest :: Revest (v. t.) To vest again with possession or office; as, to revest a magistrate with authority..
Scotale :: Scotale (n.) The keeping of an alehouse by an officer of a forest, and drawing people to spend their money for liquor, for fear of his displeasure..
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