Ministerial

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.É™l/

Full definition of ministerial

Adjective

1. Related to a religious minister or ministry.
2. Related to a governmental minister or ministry.
3. Having the power to wield delegated executive authority.
4. (Especially law) Serving as an instrument or means (i.e., procedural or ancillary, not substantive).Filling out the form under the direction of a lawyer is a ministerial task performed by a legal secretary.

Synonyms

• (serving as an instrument or means) instrumental

Derived terms

• ministerially

Related terms

• minister
• ministry
• ministerium