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In the Roman empire the word secretary means a scribe.

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(i) The term secretary is derived from the Latin word `Secretarius' which means a confidential writer or officer.
(ii) In the old Roman Empire a secretary was called `Scribae' which means a professional letter writer.
(iii) A secretary was mainly appointed to carry out routine work like letter writing and keeping records of important events, matters, etc.
(iv) He used to maintain confidential information and records and provide guidance and timely assistance.
(v) Thus in the Roman empire, the word secretary means a Scribe.

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