1560s, of religion; 1650s, of state; in some uses from Middle French ministériel and directly from Medieval Latin ministerialis "pertaining to service, of a minister," from Latin ministerium (see ministry); in some cases probably directly from minister or ministry.
例文
1. The prime minister 's initial ministerial appointments haven 't pleased all his supporters.
首相の最初の大臣任命は、すべての支持者を満足させることができなかった。
2. Ministerial colleagues were briefing against him.
他の部長は彼を中傷するために攻撃している。
3.decisions taken at ministerial level
部長級の決定
4.They are holding a conference at ministerial level.
彼らは閣僚級会議を行っている。
5.With a convulsive motion，he tore away the ministerial band from before his breast.