ministry
/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ sustantivo B2En español: ministerio, cartera
- A government department at the administrative level, normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity. · She works for the ministry of finance.· He works for the ministry of defence.
- The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister) · The premier offered his last ministry's resignation to the monarch, and is asked to form a new one in accordance with the election results.
- A ministration.
- The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
- The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
- Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
Plural ministries
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Has the ministry resigned?”
“You will then obtain the Golden Fleece, if you are still in the ministry.”
“The baron appears thoughtful today,” said Monte Cristo to her; “are they going to put him in the ministry?”
On leaving the Chamber, Danglars, who had shown violent marks of agitation during the sitting, and been more bitter than ever against the ministry, re-entered his carriage, and told the coachman to drive to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, No.
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