Oficial
Example: O comunicado oficial foi divulgado pelo governo ontem.
Definition
"Oficial" refers to something that is formally authorized or recognized by an authority or government, often used to describe statements, documents, or actions that have official status or approval, such as an official announcement or communication.
Etymology
The word "oficial" comes from the Latin term 'officialis,' which relates to a duty or service. It originally referred to someone holding an office or position of authority. Over time, it evolved to describe anything relating to formal authority or sanctioned by an organization or government.
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