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Officer

/ˈɔfəsər/
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(noun) One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

The guild leader relegated Vince to a lesser officer because he was abusing his power.
The police officer on duty sensed an elderly man coming up behind him.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police ____ asked the driver to step out of the vehicle for a routine check.

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