public officer

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of public officer

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

He now faces charges of impersonating a public officer.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023

Meadows was indicted by a Fulton County grand jury for allegedly violating the state's racketeering law and solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2023

“Because the Nevada Legislature declined to make the position of sheriff a ‘resign to run’ position, Lombardo remained a public officer … throughout his gubernatorial campaign,” his attorneys wrote.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

Stetson also pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of misconduct by a public officer.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

It is very desirable that all corporations dealing in credit should be subject to the strictest examination by a public officer.

From Rural Health and Welfare by Fairchild, George Thompson