Preferred label
Civil service
Alternative labels
Federal employment
Merit system
Broader terms
Employment
Politics & government
Related terms
Administrative agencies
Civil service reform
Government employees
Government officials
Public service
Public service employment
Scope note
For the subject of employment in branches of the public service which are not military, naval, legislative, or judicial.
Editorial note
Used in a note under PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.