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ombudsperson

om·buds·per·son [ ómbədz pùrss'n, óm bdz pùrss'n, óm budz pùrss'n ] (plural om·buds·per·sons or om·buds·peo·ple [ ómbədz pp'l, óm bdz pp'l, óm budz pp'l ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. ombudsman or ombudswoman: somebody responsible for investigating or resolving complaints from consumers or other members of the public against a company, institution, or other organization

2. government official: a government official responsible for impartially investigating citizens' complaints against a public authority or institution and trying to bring about a fair settlement

[Late 20th century. After ombudsman]

om·buds·per·son·ship noun
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