a. [ LL. clericalis. See Clerk. ] 1. Of or pertaining to the clergy; suitable for the clergy. “A clerical education.” Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Of or relating to a clerk or copyist, or to writing. “Clerical work.” E. Everett. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. characteristic of the work performed by a clerk, secretary, or copyist, or suitable to be performed by a clerk. “Clerical staff.” [ PJC ]
A clerical error, an error made in copying or writing. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order; undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. garments worn by the clergy. [ informal ] [ PJC ]