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Definition in a etc. capacity in American English

in a etc. capacity phrase

phrase
1

having a particular job or position when you do something

Example

I am here in a purely personal capacity.

Example

Elizabeth Taylor was there in her capacity as patron of the charity.

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Definition in a  etc. capacity in American English