työnsä tai virkansa puolesta

English translation: ex officio

11:42 Jul 30, 2010
Finnish to English translations [PRO]
Human Resources
Finnish term or phrase: työnsä tai virkansa puolesta
Kolmansien osapuolten työnsä tai virkansa puolesta tekemiin päätöksiin ei saa vaikuttaa antamalla heille käteistä rahaa.
Adriana Andronache
Local time: 17:33
English translation:ex officio
Explanation:
I recommend using this Latin expression

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Note added at 2 hrs (2010-07-30 13:49:57 GMT)
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viran puolesta = as part of his official duty
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Erkki Pekkinen
Finland
Local time: 17:33
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5ex officio
Erkki Pekkinen
5in regard to their job or duties of office
Desmond O'Rourke


  

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ex officio


Explanation:
I recommend using this Latin expression

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Note added at 2 hrs (2010-07-30 13:49:57 GMT)
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viran puolesta = as part of his official duty

Example sentence(s):
  • He rendered his assistance ex officio.
Erkki Pekkinen
Finland
Local time: 17:33
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FinnishFinnish
PRO pts in category: 16
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Kiitos!

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neutral  Desmond O'Rourke: this is strictly correct, but used to describe unelected board members
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in regard to their job or duties of office


Explanation:
Decisions by third parties in regard to their job or duties of office must not be influenced by paying them cash

The distinction between työ/virka is between company employees and those in government or municipal posts

Desmond O'Rourke
United States
Local time: 11:33
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