ombudsperson

American  

[om-buhdz-pur-suhn, -boodz-, awm-] / ˈɒm bədzˌpɜr sən, -bʊdz-, ˈɔm- /

noun

1. ombudsman.

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Gender

See -person.

Etymology

Origin of ombudsperson

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

“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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times