1. relating to office work, especially routine tasks like filing, typing, and record-keeping
2. relating to clergy or religious officials

Examples

• She was hired for a clerical position at the law firm.
• The clerical staff handles all the paperwork and filing.
• He made a clerical error when entering the data.
• The priest wore his clerical collar to the ceremony.
• Clerical duties include organizing church services.
• The clerical hierarchy determines church policy.
• Most clerical work has been computerized.