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branch officer

British

noun

(in the British navy since 1949) any officer who holds warrant

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The law permits the president to temporarily replace an executive branch officer with a long-serving official in the agency or an individual who has already been confirmed by the Senate for another position.

From Slate • Nov. 8, 2018

When security forces burst into the building to make the arrest, the man declined to speak, even through a Turkish translator, according to a plain-clothes special branch officer who joined the raid.

From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2015

Oh, and John Larroquette shows up as the Library's wonderfully cranky branch officer and new team wrangler.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2014

"We are going to take a fresh look at the case and all angles will be investigated," a senior crime branch officer told .

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2014

"I would encourage you, if any of you win, to bring them to the stage," filmmaker and academy documentary branch officer Michael Moore, who moderated the panel discussion with the nominees, told the filmmakers.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2012

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