public officer

noun

1. a person appointed or elected to a governmental post.

Word History and Origins

Origin of public officer¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Stanley was charged in June 2023 with conspiracy to commit a felony, hindering apprehension or punishment of a criminal, reckless conduct and violation of oath by a public officer.

From Los Angeles Times

He was found guilty of one count of resisting a public officer in February 2022 and ultimately sentenced to one day in jail, Hicks said.

From Seattle Times

The charges against him include impersonating a public officer, forgery, false statements and writings, and attempting to file false documents.

From Seattle Times

Judge McAfee delivered a partial win to Trump and his co-defendants Wednesday when he dismissed six counts — including three against the former president — related to the charge of solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer.

From Los Angeles Times

"Honest Don" also happens to be under 91 felony indictments ranging from federal criminal charges for willful retention of national defense documents under the Espionage Act and conspiracy to defraud the United States to state charges for falsifying business records and solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer.

From Salon