Definition

1. Noun (Historical):
   • Court inspector: A government official in historical Vietnamese dynasties, specifically within the "Đô sát viện" (Censorate), responsible for monitoring and investigating the conduct of other officials and the administration.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chức vụ đô sát rất quan trọng trong triều đình phong kiến. (The position of court inspector was very important in the feudal court.)
  • Vị đô sát đã điều tra vụ tham nhũng. (The court inspector investigated the corruption case.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in historical contexts. Its function is similar to that of a censor or an ombudsman in imperial systems, focusing on administrative oversight and integrity.

Variants and Related Words

• Đô sát viện (n): The Censorate; the central supervisory agency in imperial Vietnam and China where "đô sát" officials served.
  • Đô sát viện giám sát hàng ngũ quan lại. (The Censorate supervised the ranks of mandarins.)

Synonyms

• Censor: An official who examines conduct and compliance.
• Inspector: One who examines and monitors official activities.
• Oversight official: A general term for an official with supervisory duties.

Related Idioms

1. (từ cũ) Court inspector