1. in a manner relating to or befitting a minister of government or religion
Usage: formal
2. in an executive or administrative capacity, without judicial discretion
Usage: legal; formal

Examples

• The secretary acted ministerially in processing the applications.
• He served ministerially in the new administration.
• The clerk’s duties were performed ministerially without interpretation.
• She functioned ministerially as head of the department.
• The official acted ministerially in executing the court’s order.
• The pastor spoke ministerially about community service.