- a flat, portable case for carrying loose papers, drawings, etc.
- such a case for carrying documents of a government department.
- the total holdings of the securities, commercial paper, etc., of a financial institution or private investor.
- the office or post of a minister of state or member of a cabinet.
- a flat case, esp of leather, used for carrying maps, drawings, etc
- the contents of such a case, such as drawings, paintings, or photographs, that demonstrate recent work
- such a case used for carrying ministerial or state papers
- the responsibilities or role of the head of a government department
- a cabinet minister who is not responsible for any government department
- the complete investments held by an individual investor or by a financial organization
