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[ Etymology

From Old French official (modern: officiel), from Latin officium "duty, service".

[ Pronunciation

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  Rhymes: -ɪʃəl

[ Adjective

official (comparative more official, superlative most official)

1. Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine.
2. Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority; as, an official statement or report.
3. Approved by authority; sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; as, an official drug or preparation. See officinal.
4. Discharging an office or function.
5. Relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant.
6. Relating to an ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction.

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[ Noun

official (plural officials)

1. An employee of the public authorities who acts in an official capacity and with certain powers and authorities

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