2. An ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction. Blackstone.
OFFICIALISM
Of*fi"cial*ism, n.
Defn: The state of being official; a system of official government; also, adherence to office routine; red-tapism. Officialism may often drift into blunders. Smiles.
OFFICIALITY
Of*fi`ci*al`i*ty, n.
Defn: See Officialty.
OFFICIALLY
Of*fi"cial*ly, adv.
Defn: By the proper officer; by virtue of the proper authority; in pursuance of the special powers vested in an officer or office; as, accounts or reports officially vertified or rendered; letters officially communicated; persons officially notified.
OFFICIALTY
Of*fi"cial*ty, n. Etym: [Cf.F. officialité.]
Defn: The charge, office, court, or jurisdiction of an official.
Ayliffe.
OFFICIANT
Of*fi"ciant, n. Etym: [L. officians, p.pr. See Officiate.] (Eccl.)