Inspector
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
The name given to certain officers, whose duties are to examine and inspect into things over which they have jurisdiction; as, inspector of bark, one who is by law authorised to examine bark for exportation, and to approve or disapprove of its quality. Inspectors of customs are officers appointed by 590, 605, 609, 610, 612, 619, 621, 623, 650; ul.
1490, 1516; iii. 1650, 1790.