hold office

We have people like Yudelson who do not hold office and do not make policy.

The most distinguished citizens are always the priests, and hold office during life.

All these officers receive such remuneration as the council from time to time think fit, and hold office during pleasure.

He served for six years as county commissioner although he was never ambitious to hold office.

I want to show you how far this goes beyond the intellectual horizon of some people who hold office.

Such persons were not to be allowed to vote, register, or hold office.