ministerial

  1. Adjective.  Related to a religious minister or ministry.
  2. Adjective.  Related to a governmental minister or ministry.
  3. Adjective.  Having the power to wield delegated executive authority.
  4. Adjective.  (context, Especially law) Serving as an instrument or means (i.e., procedural or ancillary, not substantive).

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