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Having the approval or authorization of an authority or public body
“But it would still be necessary to obtain official approval from the Ministry of Health, and this may not be forthcoming.”
Relating to an authority or public body and its activities and responsibilities
“On June 10, senior politicians joined members of the Church hierarchy and foreign guests at an official function in Moscow's Bolshoi Theater.”
Traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
Relating to the management or administration of an organization
Being the authoritative or best source of, example of, or reference for
Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority
Of, or provided by, the state rather than an independent, commercial company
Of judges or the administration of justice
Denotes a constructive or productive feeling
Serving to put an end to all debate
Present as the strongest or main element
(of a person) Strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
Of or concerning diplomacy or foreign relations
Referring to something in a strict sense
An agent or representative of an organization
“An official of the Bank attended the weekly meetings of the Foreign Exchange Sub-Committee of the Clearing Banks and Accepting Houses, which advised on exchange control questions.”
An official who is part of a bureaucracy
“Each aristocratic family had to provide one male from the family to serve as a government official.”
A government leader or representative
“The regulations forbid any act without a permit from a designated official of the district.”
A person holding a position of authority in an organization
“The highest-ranking official at the place of employment may determine the days of the week and the hours that service may be made at the place of employment.”
A leader, official, or priest in the Jewish faith
An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position
A public official whose duty it is to administer the law
An official, such as an ambassador, engaged in diplomacy
A person employed to keep records or to undertake routine administrative duties
An idolized and self-important official, often regarded with false reverence
A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated
A person handling payments and receipts in a shop, bank, or business
One who leads, or is respected, due to age or experience
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