Person who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization
An officer is a person who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization.[1] The term derives from Old French oficier "officer, official" (early 14c., Modern French officier), from Medieval Latin officiarius "an officer," from Latin officium "a service, a duty" the late Latin from officiarius, meaning "official."[2]
Examples
Ceremonial and other contexts
Corporations
Education
Law enforcement
Military
Politics and government
Shipping industry
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