The official
Example: The official confirms the statement
Definition
"The official" refers to a person who holds an authoritative position within an organization or government, responsible for enforcing rules, making decisions, or managing certain affairs. For example, "The official confirms the statement" indicates someone with recognized authority verifying information.
Etymology
The phrase "the official" comes from the Latin word 'officialis,' meaning someone who performs duties or services on behalf of an authority. Over time, it evolved in English to describe a person appointed to carry out official functions, often within government or formal institutions.
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"The official" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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