ombudsperson

[om-buhdz-pur-suhn, -boodz-, awm-]

noun

1. ombudsman.

Gender Note

See -person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ombudsperson¹

ombuds(man) + -person

Example Sentences

“The first ombudsperson was someone who was widely known and respected as a veteran stakeholder in the juvenile system here in L.A.,” said Jerod Gunsberg, a veteran criminal defense attorney who represents juveniles.

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“Then after that, the ombudsperson is removed from her position, and we’ve never heard anything again here in L.A.”

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That approach, the statement said, includes giving the ombudsperson “full authority” and “sole direction” to investigate complaints from detained youths.

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“These are people who are flagrantly disregarding the regulations and the rights of the people who are living in these places and causing harm,” said Davies, a former ombudsperson for long-term care in Los Angeles County.

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It will also include $2 million for an outside administrator who will process grant applications and help bolster the training and capacity of organizations that receive the money, as well as $500,000 for a program ombudsperson, according to the proposal.

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