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officiary

of·fi·ci·ar·y [ ə físhee èrree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
derived from holding of office: derived from the holding of an office, or having a title that is derived from an office held
an officiary title



noun 
Definition:
 
official or body of officials: an official, or an organized group of officials

[Early 17th century. < medieval Latin officiarius< Latin officium (see office)]
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