referendary

Noun

Meaning

One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee.

An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions.

Formerly, an officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

referee umpire censor barrister arbiter arbitrator juryman revising assessor

Examples

Braschi was also appointed as the Referendary of the Apostolic Signatura in 1758 and held that position until 1759. Source: Internet

He returned to Rome in 1575 and he served as the Referendary of the Apostolic Signatura from 1593 to 1596 and was appointed as the Vicegerent of Rome in 1597, a position he maintained until 1598. Source: Internet

Conti also served as the Referendary of the Apostolic Signatura in 1691, later to be appointed as the Governor of Ascoli until 1692. Source: Internet

Rezzonico became the Referendary of the Apostolic Signatura and remained in that position from 1716 to 1718 when he was appointed as the Governor of Fano. Source: Internet

He was also made the Referendary of the Apostolic Signatura in 1559 and held that post for a year. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

referenda referendal referendar referendaryship referendum referent