public office

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public office

A woman files paperwork in her public office.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A position of authority or service within the government or a public institution: "public office" refers to an official role or job that involves duties and responsibilities related to governing, administering, or serving the general population. The holder of such a position is entrusted to act for the public good.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • He was elected to public office for the first time last year. (This describes someone winning an election for a government position.)
    • Holding public office requires a high degree of integrity and transparency. (This states the ethical requirements for a government role.)
    • After decades in public office, she decided to retire from politics. (This refers to a long career in government service.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To seek public office": to campaign or run for an elected government position.
    • Several candidates have announced they will seek public office in the upcoming election.
  • "To hold public office": to currently occupy or serve in a government position.
    • The law applies to all individuals who hold public office.
  • "To be removed from public office": to be formally dismissed or impeached from a government position.
    • The official was removed from public office following the corruption scandal.
Variants and Related Words
  • Public servant (n): a person who works for the government, often used synonymously with someone holding public office.
  • Officeholder (n): a person who holds a public office or position.
  • Official (n): a person holding public office or having a position of authority.
Synonyms
  • Government position: a role within the governing administration.
  • Civil service post: a job within the non-elected branches of government (this is a more specific type of public office).
Related Phrases
  • "Run for office": to be a candidate in an election for a public office.
    • She decided to run for office to improve local schools.
  • "Assume office": to formally begin duties in a public office.
    • The new mayor will assume office next Monday.
public office

A woman files paperwork in her public office.

Noun
  1. a position concerning the people as a whole