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Meaning of ministerial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ministerial

Pronunciation:/ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles.

adjective

Definitions

  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).

    Example: Filling out the form under the direction of a lawyer is a ministerial task performed by a legal secretary.