# officio

/əˈfɪsioʊ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/officio
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

the official position or job that someone has. It is often used in the phrase 'by virtue of one's office' to mean that someone has a right or power because of their job.

For teachers: the official position, office, or status of a person. Frequently used in the prepositional phrase 'by virtue of one's office' to indicate that a right or power is derived from a person's official standing.

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