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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions official noun  Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine. Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority; as, an official statement or report. Approved by authority; sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; as, an official drug or preparation. See officinal. Discharging an office or function. adjective  Relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant. Relating to an ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction. Translations:  Etymology: From official (modern: officiel), from officium "duty, service".        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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