official

Definitions

Relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities.

Having the approval or authorization of a person in a position of authority.

A person holding public office or having official duties.

Examples

The government released an official statement regarding the new policy.

She is the official spokesperson for the organization.

We are still waiting for the official results of the election.

Synonyms

authorized formal certified sanctioned approved legitimate authentic

Antonyms

unofficial informal unauthorized private casual unapproved illegitimate