of·fice n
1: a special duty, charge, or position conferred by governmental authority and for a public purpose
qualified to hold public office; broadly: a special duty or position of authority
hold an office of trust
2: a place where business or administration is conducted or services are performed
3: a special administrative department or unit
office of the district attorney
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.