public officer

noun

1. a person appointed or elected to a governmental post.

Word History and Origins

Origin of public officer¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Police arrested Brooks under a little-known Nevada law that prohibits threats, direct or indirect, against a public officer.

From The Daily Beast

In the day they are received upon the attestation of a public officer.

From Project Gutenberg

As a courtier and a public officer the calls upon his purse must have been heavy: little indeed could be left for books.

From Project Gutenberg

He may make, but he cannot conclude a treaty; he may designate, but he cannot appoint, a public officer.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides, the secondary public officer is almost on a level with the people, while the others are raised above it.

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This plain lucid exposition of the duties of freemen merits the highest consideration of every private citizen and public officer.

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