county clerk

noun
an elective county official in most U.S. states who generally keeps records of property titles, distributes ballots, issues licenses, etc.

Origin:
1685–95

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Main Entry:  county clerk
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  an elected official in many US states who is responsible for the documents and records of a county
Example:  County clerks record property titles, distribute ballots, issue licenses, etc.
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Example sentences
The county clerk's duties include recording all proceedings of the board and attending all its meetings.
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