brevet – An official or authoritative message in writing. More…
provost – Etymologically, an official “placed before” or “put in charge” of others, from Latin praepositus, “superintendent.” More…
bailiwick – Comes from bailie, “custody,” and -wick, “function of an official” or “place of jurisdiction.” More…
probate – The official proving of a will, from Latin probatum, “thing proved.” More…