Word Meaning

official definition and meaning

n. Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine.
n. 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.
n. Approved by authority; sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; as, an official drug or preparation. Cf. Officinal.
n. Discharging an office or function.
a. One who holds an office; esp., a subordinate executive officer or attendant.
a. An ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction.

Crossword clues for official

- Appointed by authority
- Authorised
- Oaf! Fish shall be called authentic
- On the record
- Signed and sealed
- Terrific exchange of superficial bureaucrat