officer vs syndic

officer

noun
  • An agent or servant imparted with the ability, to some degree, to act on initiative. 

  • A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer. 

  • One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations. 

  • One who holds a public office. 

  • A commissioned officer. 

verb
  • To supply with officers. 

  • To command as or like an officer. 

syndic

noun
  • An agent of a corporation, or of any body of people engaged in a business enterprise; specifically, in the University of Cambridge, a member of the senate appointed to carry out specific duties. 

  • A government official having different duties depending on the country; also, a magistrate, especially one of the Chief Magistrates of Geneva, Switzerland. 

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