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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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"Psuedo" Boss

What is one called if he is all by the signatory of our boss?

Use in a sentence: "Mr. John Doe is the _____________ boss of this department; however, his boss will sign all authority requirements."

I want to use the term "infacto" but that is obviously not correct.

Thank you.

  

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Perhaps you are thinking of de facto . But this means he does the work but he is not officially the boss. Saying this may offend the person who is the official boss.

  • Perhaps you are thinking of de facto .
  • But this means he does the work but he is not officially the boss.
  • Saying this may offend the person who is the official boss.
  • Note also that 'boss' is not a suitable word to use in a business email.
  • Say eg manager.
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Perhaps you are thinking of de facto. But this means he does the work but he is not officially the boss. Saying this may offend the person who is the official boss.


Note also that 'boss' is not a suitable word to use in a business email. Say eg manager.

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