Crown servant

Frequency: 5.03.0 per million words

In the UK, a person employed by the state (the Crown).

servantADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

Crown

Examples (10)

  • As a Crown servant, he swore an oath of allegiance to the monarch.
  • Many public sector employees in the UK are considered servants of the Crown.
  • The report criticized certain Crown servants for their handling of the crisis.
  • Being a Crown servant entails significant public responsibilities.
  • Historically, even minor court officials were regarded as Crown servants.
  • A servant of the Crown enjoys certain immunities while performing official duties.
  • The new regulations will apply to all Crown servants across government departments.
  • She dedicated her entire career to being a diligent Crown servant.
  • Candidates for the role must demonstrate integrity befitting a Crown servant.
  • The government relies heavily on its experienced Crown servants to implement complex policies.