Cler"ic*al (?), a. [LL. clericalis. See Clerk.]

1.

Of or pertaining to the clergy; suitable for the clergy.

"A clerical education."

Burke.

2.

Of or relating to a clerk or copyist, or to writing.

"Clerical work."

E. Everett.

A clerical error, an error made in copying or writing.

 

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