(British spelling) A crime.

plural of offensive zone

By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.

By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.

(Scotland) A person who looks after a large Scottish estate for a Lord, preventing illegal hunting and fishing, and liaises with tenant farmers.

plural of public office

(government) 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.

one who holds public office; an official or employee of the government.

(idiomatic) To give elbow room or leeway (for something to happen).

A junior male clerk employed in a professional office to perform odd jobs, such as running errands or making copies.