Government Terms

noun a room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work

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• The office building is located in the heart of the business district.
• I'll meet you at the office later for a quick chat.
• Let's ditch the office and go grab some lunch instead.
• His mind was like a cluttered office, filled with thoughts and ideas waiting to be organized.

adjective relating to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred

• The government's policies are based on secular principles.
• My friend prefers secular music over religious music.
• I don't really vibe with the secular crowd.
• Her mind was a secular sanctuary, free from any religious influence.

noun the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

verb to have and be able to use (power or influence)

• As the CEO, she was able to wield authority over all decision-making processes.
• The teacher always wields authority in the classroom.
• Don't mess with him, he knows how to wield authority.
• The king was able to wield authority like a sword, cutting through any opposition.