a 'petty' official [=an official who is not important and has little power]
Let's not waste time arguing over 'petty' [='trivial'] details.
My behavior was 'petty' and stupid. I apologize.
(..) and over the edge of the world into limbo. Their abiding aim was to conquer England... then a series of petty kingdoms... each one the jealous rival of the next. Thus, when the Vikings set forth to rob and plunder England... they never sailed (..)1958 The Vikings