That which is offered, esp. in divine service; that which is presented as an expiation or atonement for sin, or as a free gift; a sacrifice; an oblation, An oblation or presentation made as a religious act, something offered (as a proposal or bid), verb_ Present participle of offer
That which a person does, either voluntarily or by appointment, for, or with reference to, others; customary duty, or a duty that arises from the relations of man to man, The company or corporation, or persons collectively, whose place of business is in an office, In canon law, a benefice which carries no jurisdiction with it
One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government, One who holds an office, or to whom has been intrusted a share in the management or direction of some business or undertaking, such as a society, corporation, company, etc., or who fills some position involving responsibility, to which he has been formally appointed, A policeman, constable, or beadle, verb_ direct or command as an officer, transitive verb_ To furnish with officers; to appoint officers over, To command as an officer
Of or relating to an office or a post of authority, Of or pertaining to an office or public trust, Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority, noun_ An office holder invested with powers and authorities, a worker who holds or is invested with an office, someone who administers the rules of a game or sport
in an official role, with official authorization, By the proper officer; by virtue of the proper authority; in pursuance of the special powers vested in an officer or office