As the clergy members don't say mass so often these days, they are compelled most of the time to clerical tasks. In this context to do a clerical mistake is to empty bottles and bottles of mass wine.
In a business context, my experience tells me that, when you see the words "clerical duties" at the end of a job description, it means that the last arrived in a company could be asked to emptied the trash can as well as bringing coffee for all the staff. Don't be fooled by these words!
To do a "clerical mistake" is to refuse to execute clerical duties.
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12 July 2009