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official

/əˈfɪʃəl/
noun
  1. An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

    "David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

  2. 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."

adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to an office or public trust.

    "official duties"

  2. Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority

    "an official statement or report"

  3. Approved by authority; authorized.

    "The Official Strategy Guide"

Antonymsunofficial

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