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ministerial

mi·nis·te·rial

UK/ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ US/-ˈstɪəɹ-/ rare

adjective

1.

of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister''s office

  • “ministerial duties”
2.

of or relating to a government minister or ministry

  • “ministerial decree”

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French ministeriel, equivalent to minister + -ial. Doublet of minstrel and ministerialis.

Phrases

  • ministerial box
  • ministerial code
  • prime ministerial

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