Relating to a government minister or ministry, or relating to serving in a helpful or supportive role.
From Latin ministerialis, from minister meaning 'servant or helper.' The sense evolved from 'helpful service' to 'government administration.'
The word 'minister' originally meant 'servant'—so 'ministerial duties' technically means 'servant duties,' which is pretty ironic when you realize government ministers don't always act very servile!
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