
Nominal
Authority in Name
Nominal often implies authority exists in title rather than actual power or involvement.

He was only the nominal CEO, the real decisions were made by the board.
Less Responsibility
A nominal position usually carries less responsibility than it suggests.

As a nominal chairman, she didn't attend daily meetings.
Common in Hierarchies
Used for positions in organizations with a hierarchical structure to indicate limited function.

He's a nominal director, lacking any real authority in the company.
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MarginalMeagreMinimalModestSignificantSmallTokenTrivial
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