Clerical vs Ministerial - What's the difference?
clerical | ministerial | Synonyms |
of or relating to clerks or their work
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*:‘The groans of this sick person,’ he said, ‘distract my attention. And without that it is extremely difficult to guard against clerical errors in this climate.’
of or relating to the clergy
Related to a religious minister or ministry.
Related to a governmental minister or ministry.
Having the power to wield delegated executive authority.
(Especially law) Serving as an instrument or means (i.e., procedural or ancillary, not substantive).
Clerical is a synonym of ministerial.
As adjectives the difference between clerical and ministerial
is that clerical is clerical (relating to the clergy) while ministerial is related to a religious minister or ministry.clerical
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(-)Derived terms
* clerical collar * clerical error * clerical marriageExternal links
* * ----ministerial
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(-)- Filling out the form under the direction of a lawyer is a ministerial task performed by a legal secretary.
