public office

public office
A position or occupation established by law or by the act of a government body, for the purpose of exercising the authority of the government in the service of the public.

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  • public office — n: an office created by a constitution or legislative act, having a definite tenure, and involving the power to carry out some governmental function Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. public office …   Law dictionary

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  • resignation of public office — A well recognized right. 43 Am J1st Pub Of § 166. A relinquishment of a part of the term of a public office with intent accompanied by an act of relinquishment. 43 Am J1st Pub Of § 165. To give up, to give back the office with intent to… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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