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.

plural of public officer

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

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.

plural of commissioned officer

An officer enforcing customs laws.

A peace officer who is a member of a police force.

An office at a place in a building or floor where two walls join together, generally occupied by managers.

(military) An officer who derives authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, holds a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position.