official

official
▪ I. official of‧fi‧cial 1 [əˈfɪʆl] adjective
1. approved of or done by someone in authority, especially the government:

• You have to get official permission to build a new house.

• Have you signed the necessaryofficial documents?

• the official inquiry into the scandal

2. done as part of your job and not for your own private purposes:

• Are you here in your official capacity?

• If you have to go away from the office on official business, the company will pay for the cost of travel.

• The agreement was signed during an official visit to France by the Prime Minister.

3. chosen to represent someone or an organization, or do something for them:

• The role of trade unions as workers' official representatives comes into play during strikes and other kinds of industrial action.

  [m0] ▪ II. official official 2 noun [countable]
someone who has a responsible position in an organization:

• trade union officials

• a government official

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Ⅰ.
official UK US /əˈfɪʃəl/ adjective
► agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority: »

The trust is expected to receive official permission to sell its shares.

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We obtained official documents that were necessary to start the work.

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An official inquiry is currently investigating some of the most serious allegations.

► used to describe something that has been announced publicly by someone in a position of authority: »

So far, there has been no official announcement from the company.

► related to your work rather than your personal life: »

He was acting in his official capacity.

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Even on official business they still find time for a little tourism.

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I accompanied the minister on his official visit to Prague.

► relating to a position of responsibility: »

They chose him as their official representative in the talks with the management.

Ⅱ.
official UK US /əˈfɪʃəl/ noun [C]
► a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization: »

a trade union/government official


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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