functionary
Example Sentences
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He, not his faithful functionaries, needs to take the blame.
Yet, the temptation toward secrecy is ever present among public officials and government functionaries.
From Seattle Times
He called for a United Nations-invoked trial on the order of the Nuremberg war trials of Nazi leaders and functionaries at the end of World War II.
From Washington Times
It’s pure pleasure watching Cassie confront a police functionary with exquisite passive-aggressiveness and then meet Sunny for a gripe session during which, distractedly but inevitably, she begins to think through the new case.
From New York Times
The Beltway is packed with long-term residents — advisers, functionaries, think tank experts and lobbyists.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
