official

of-fi-cial · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to an authority or public body.

  2. 2.

    Authorized or approved.

  3. 3.

    Holding an office or position.

  4. 4.

    A person holding a position of authority.

  5. 5.

    A referee or umpire.

Related words

Antonyms: informal, unofficial
See also: authority, formal, office, officer
Synonyms: authorized, certified, formal

Etymology

From Old French official, from Latin officialis meaning "of or belonging to duty, service, or office," from officium meaning "office, duty." The noun sense developed from the adjective in the 14th century.