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ministerial
min·is·te·ri·al
[
mìnni stree əl
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
relating to clergy:
relating to a religious minister
2.
relating to government minister:
relating to a government minister or the minister's department
3.
law
requiring following of instructions:
allowing no personal discretion, only the strict following of law
4.
instrumental:
playing an important part in achieving something
(
formal
)
min·is·te·ri·al·ly
adverb
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