officiary

of·fi·ci·ar·y

[uh-fish-ee-er-ee]
adjective
1.
pertaining to or derived from an office, as a title.
2.
having a title or rank derived from an office, as a dignitary.

Origin:
1605–15; < Latin offici(um) office + -ary

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officiary (əˈfɪʃɪərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -aries
1.  a body of officials
 
adj
2.  of, relating to, or derived from office

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