Official
Example: Official statements confirm the decision
Definition
"Official" refers to statements, documents, or actions that are authorized, formal, and issued by a recognized authority or organization. Official statements confirm decisions with legitimacy and are typically used in formal or legal contexts to ensure authenticity and trustworthiness.
Etymology
The word "official" comes from the Latin word 'officialis,' meaning 'relating to duty or service.' It originally referred to someone holding an office or performing a duty. Did you know? The term has evolved from describing a role to representing anything authorized and formal, such as official statements.
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"Official" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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