public officer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public officer
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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He was found guilty of one count of resisting a public officer in February 2022 and ultimately sentenced to one day in jail, Hicks said.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024
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
It is needful to get back to first principles and to indoctrinate the public anew with correct notions as to the object of an office and the duties of a public officer.
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
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