An office holder invested with powers and authorities.
David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club.
A person responsible for applying the rules of a game or sport in a competition.
In most soccer games there are three officials: the referee and two linesmen.
Of or pertaining to an office or public trust.
official duties
Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority
an official statement or report
Approved by authority; authorized.
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(pharmaceutical) Sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; officinal.
an official drug or preparation
Discharging an office or function.
Relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant.
Relating to an ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction.
True, real, beyond doubt.
Well, it's official: you lost your mind!
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