civil service
The 'civil service' is crucial for the consistent and impartial administration of government functions, ensuring that the implementation of policies is not influenced by political changes.
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Definition
B2Government Administration
(formal, technical)The permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding the military and judiciary.
Example
- Many people aspire to join the civil service due to its job security and benefits.
- The civil service plays a key role in implementing government policies.
B2Government Employment
(formal)A system where government employees are hired and promoted based on merit, often through competitive examinations.
Example
- Entry into the civil service typically requires passing rigorous exams.
- Merit-based promotions are a hallmark of the civil service.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "civil service":
public servicepublic servantstaff corpsuniformed servicepublic administrationpublic sectorcommunity servicesecurity servicecustomer servicefire service