The name Stewart derives from the political position of office similar to a governor, known as a steward.

He looked in the other open doors, seeing similar offices, similarly empty.

It is not clear why the office was created, except that the family appears to have held similar offices from 1585 onwards.

There are about 50 similar offices around the world.

The Act provides for similar offices at the provincial level.

In particular, the lord was entitled to make the important appointment of the schout (or a similar office).

It superseded a similar office in the Republic of Texas.

A similar office may be retained in some of the former British territories.

A similar office existed in Ireland during British rule from 1299 to 1877.

Other types of medical assistants work in the reception area of a doctor's office, similar to a secretary.