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public office

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English

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Etymology

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From public +‎ office.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs/
  • (RP) IPA(key): /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɒfɪs/
  • Hyphenation: pub‧lic‧o‧ffice

Noun

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public office (countable and uncountable, plural public offices)

  1. (government) A position or occupation established by law or by the act of a government body, for the purpose of exercising the authority of the government in the service of the public.
    My son finished law last month, and now aspires to public office.
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