Definition of "ministerial" []

• Of, relating to, or characteristic of a minister of religion or of the ministry. (adjective)
• Of or relating to administrative and executive duties and functions of government. (adjective)
• Law Of, relating to, or being a mandatory act or duty admitting of no personal discretion or judgment in its performance. (adjective)
• Acting or serving as an agent; instrumental. (adjective)

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• "He addressed two issues — exchange rates and fiscal strategies — expected to take center stage in ministerial meetings around the International Monetary Fund's annual gathering this week and ahead of the Group of 20 summits in coming weeks."
• "We need help from United Nations regarding this matter and discussion is very urgent in ministerial level."
• "What is characteristic was a notable level of party self-interest evident in ministerial decision-making (especially in regard to the timing and method of counts and the design of ballot papers)."