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| of·fi·cial [ ə físh'l ] |
noun (plural of·fi·cials) |
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somebody holding office: a holder of office in an organization, corporation, or government department
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adjective |
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1. of government or authority: relating to the role of a government, public body, or authority
 official rules and regulations
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2. authorized by authority: approved, recognized, or issued by a government, public body, or authority
 No official statement has been issued.
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3. formal: formal or ceremonial
 invited to attend the official opening
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 of·fi·cial·ly adverb |
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