Ombudsman
OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC
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An ombudsman (, also ,"ombudsman" (US) and ), ombudsperson, ombud, ombuds, or public advocate is an official who is usually appointed by the government or by parliament but with a significant degree of independence. In some countries, an inspector general, citizen advocate or other official may have duties similar to those of a national ombudsman and may also be appointed by a legislature.