public officer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public officer
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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A judge concluded the man had not committed misconduct in a public office because the man was not a public officer carrying out a role involving public trust.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
She had been facing charges of violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and soliciting the violation of oath by a public officer.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Mr. Meadows is charged with one count each of violating Georgia’s racketeering law and solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
He is charged with nine counts including solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer and conspiracy to commit forgery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
I am not a public officer, and only want a fact accurately described.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 by Eugène Sue
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