noun
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
Synonyms
noun
someone who administers the rules of a game or sport
Examples
- the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling
adjective
having official authority or sanction
Examples
- official permission
- an official representative
adjective
of or relating to an office
Examples
- official privileges
adjective
verified officially
Examples
- the election returns are now official
adjective
conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
Synonyms
Examples
- in prescribed order
adjective
(of a church) given official status as a national or state institution