outclerk

/ˈaʊtˌklɜrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A junior clerk in a law court, responsible for preparing documents and performing administrative tasks.

“The outclerk spent all night copying documents for the trial.”

2. verb

To remove or discharge an inferior clerk from a position.

“The manager decided to outclerk the incompetent employee and hired someone new.”

Synonyms

  • assistant clerk
  • junior clerk

Antonyms

  • head clerk
  • senior clerk