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official

adjective(of-fi-cial)

conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline

Synonyms: prescribed,

official

noun(of-fi-cial)

a worker who holds or is invested with an office

Synonyms: functionary,

official

adjective(of-fi-cial)

having official authority or sanction

Antonyms: unofficial,

Examples:

Official permission.
An official representative.

official

adjective(of-fi-cial)

(of a church) given official status as a national or state institution

official

noun(of-fi-cial)

someone who administers the rules of a game or sport

Examples:

The golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling.

official

adjective(of-fi-cial)

verified officially

Examples:

The election returns are now official.

official

(of-fi-cial)

of or relating to an office

Examples:

Official privileges.

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