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Meanings of ombud in English

Russian
парламентский уполномоченный по правам человека
Portuguese
defensor do povo
Spanish
comisionado del pueblo
Catalan
defensor del ciutadà
f. ombudswoman

Government service charged with investigating complaints of maladministration or violation of rights.

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        парламентский уполномоченный по правам человека
        Usage of ombud in English
        1
        The Banking Ombud's annual report has been released this week, exposing the banks who receive the most complaints.
        The South African
        2
        Mapisa-Nqakula also confirmed that they had not participated in Military Ombud's investigation at the behest of their lawyers.
        The South African
        3
        The institution has also been put under the spotlight by the Tax Ombud for delayed refunds and blocked payments.
        The South African
        4
        We are very concerned about that, Advocate Eric Mkhawane of the Office of the Tax Ombud told a parliamentary committee on Wednesday.
        The South African
        5
        The ombuds man receives the same salary as a member of the Supreme Court- the equivalent of slightly more than $14, 000 a year.
        The new yorker