official, one who holds a certain office (especially in government)
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Functionary Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
One charged with the performance of a function or office; as, a public functionary; secular functionaries.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutOne charged with the performance of a function or office; as, a public functionary; secular functionaries.
An official.
Noun
1. a worker who holds or is invested with an office
(synonym) official
(hypernym) skilled worker, trained worker
(hyponym) appointee
(derivation) officiate, function
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Functionary Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
FUNCTION - The occupation of an office. By the performance of its duties, the officer is said to fulfill his function.
FUNCTIONARY - One who is in office or in some public employment.
Courtesy of the 'Lectric Law Library.FUNCTIONARY - One who is in office or in some public employment.
