(military, nautical) A naval officer with the rank of rear admiral or above. Such officers are entitled to fly a personal flag, especially on the flagship.

plural of office mate

(medicine) The use of medical diagnostic devices in the office of a treating physician, not relying on an outside service.

(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.

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

A person of authority in the military who has not received a commission (a direct conveyance of authority from the sovereign government); as such they can have charge or control but not command in the most technical use of the word.

An officer enforcing customs laws.