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Meaning of civil service

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

civil service

noun

Definitions

  1. In parliamentary forms of government, the branches of government that are not military, legislative, or judicial, but work to apply its laws and regulations.

  2. The body of civilian employees of any level of government, not subject to political appointment and removal, normally hired and promoted largely on the basis of competitive examination.

    Example: He's got a steady job in the civil service.