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.
(..) - It waves me still, I'll follow it - You shall not go, my lord - Hold off your hand - Be ruled, you shall not go My fate cries out, and makes each petty artery in this body as hardy as the Nemean lion's nerve Unhand me gentlemen, or by God I'll make a ghost of him that stays me I say away. (..)2015 Hamlet