clerical

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/

Etymology: From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).

Of or relating to clerks or their work.
“‘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.’”
“"Yes," agreed Carrados, "naturally—where they make the Bank of England note paper. And how extraordinarily interesting his work there must be. Has he to do directly with the paper when it's made or is his department purely clerical?"”
Of or relating to the clergy.

Etymology: From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).