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adjective

The definition of official is authorized, or is someone who holds a position of authority.

An example of an official document is a certified birth certificate.
An example of an official person is a city planner.

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official

of or holding an office, or position of authority
by, from, or with the proper authority; authorized or authoritative: an official request
in a formal or ceremonious manner, often involving persons of authority: an official welcome to the city
formally set or prescribed: the official date of publication
contained in the current pharmacopeia; authorized for use in medicine

Origin of official

Old French from Late Latin officialis

a person holding office, esp. public office
Sports one who supervises an athletic contest, as a referee or umpire

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official

adjective

Of or relating to an office or a post of authority: official duties.
Authorized by a proper authority; authoritative: official permission.
Holding office or serving in a public capacity: an official representative.
Characteristic of or befitting a person of authority; formal: an official banquet.
Authorized by or contained in the US Pharmacopoeia or National Formulary. Used of drugs.

noun

One who holds an office or position, especially one who acts in a subordinate capacity for an institution such as a corporation or governmental agency.
Sports A referee or umpire.

Origin of official

From Middle English ecclesiastical officer from Old French from Latin officiālis an attendant of an office from officium duty, service ; see office .

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of·fi′cial·ly
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Adjective

(comparative more official, superlative most official)

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.
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.

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Noun

(plural officials)

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 football games there are three officials: the referee and two linesmen.

Origin

From Old French official, from Latin officium (“duty, service").

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official - Medical Definition

adj.

Authorized by or contained in the US Pharmacopoeia or National Formulary. Used of drugs.

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of·fi′cial·dom
n.

of·fi′cial·ly
adv.

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