Official
adjective
Relating to an authority or public body and its activities and responsibilities.
The official duties of a police officer include preserving law and order.
Often appears as...
- official duties
- official documentation
noun
A person holding public office or having official duties, especially as a representative of an organization or government department.
The health officials are investigating the outbreak of the disease.
Often appears as...
- health officials
- government officials
adjective
Having the approval or authorization of such a body.
The official languages of Canada are French and English.
Often appears as...
- official languages
- official policy
adjective
Relating to an authority or public body and its activities and responsibilities.
The official duties of a police officer include preserving law and order.
Often appears as...
- official duties
- official documentation
noun
A person holding public office or having official duties, especially as a representative of an organization or government department.
The health officials are investigating the outbreak of the disease.
Often appears as...
- health officials
- government officials
adjective
Having the approval or authorization of such a body.
The official languages of Canada are French and English.
Often appears as...
- official languages
- official policy
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Connection
Used when someone speaks or acts on behalf of an organization or public body.
The official spokesperson confirmed the new policy.
Pro Tip 2/3Binding Decisions
Indicates a decision or action has been formally agreed upon and must be followed.
The official rules state that all players must wear helmets.
Pro Tip 3/3Uniform Consistency
Highlights uniformity in procedures or regulations within an organization.
All official documents must be formatted the same way.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Connection
Used when someone speaks or acts on behalf of an organization or public body.
The official spokesperson confirmed the new policy.
Pro Tip 2/3Binding Decisions
Indicates a decision or action has been formally agreed upon and must be followed.
The official rules state that all players must wear helmets.
Pro Tip 3/3Uniform Consistency
Highlights uniformity in procedures or regulations within an organization.
All official documents must be formatted the same way.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Connection
Used when someone speaks or acts on behalf of an organization or public body.
The official spokesperson confirmed the new policy.
Pro Tip 2/3Binding Decisions
Indicates a decision or action has been formally agreed upon and must be followed.
The official rules state that all players must wear helmets.
Pro Tip 3/3Uniform Consistency
Highlights uniformity in procedures or regulations within an organization.
All official documents must be formatted the same way.
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Exploring the Bay of...
I found through my work, wherever I go there is always a guide, it might not an official guide but it’s always a guide that can translate and introduce, and allow you to feel the landscape so, so your job here is really important. It is. In my family there's four generations who have all guided,
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The incredible history...
In addition, nearby chambers contain figures of musicians and acrobats, workers and government officials, and various exotic animals, indicating that Emperor Qin had more plans for the afterlife than simply waging war. All the figurines are sculpted from terracotta, or baked earth,
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Should we get rid of...
Chinese officials used them to determine aptitude for various government posts. The subject matter included philosophy, farming, and even military tactics. Standardized tests continued to be used around the world for the next two millennia, and today, they're used for everything
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How does impeachment...
impeachment allowed Parliament to vote for removing a government official from office even without the king's consent. Although this was an important check on royal power, the king couldn't be impeached because the monarch was considered the source of all government power.
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Learning from smallpox:...
would stop the virus dead in its tracks and eliminate it from that region. Once this strategy had succeeded in ridding most industrialized countries from disease, health officials realized that eradicating it worldwide was within reach. But this was not an easy process,
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What "Orwellian" really...
a hypnotic state of cognitive dissonance in which one is compelled to disregard their own perception in place of the officially dictated version of events, leaving the individual completely dependent on the State's definition of reality itself. The result is a world
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How To Levitate PIPE The...
Hello. Don't leave me hanging. That's it. We've equaled the world record. I now want to break the world record. Okay, so, here we have the world record beater, potentially. Okay. I'm gonna make this official by using this little, um What's this called, a micrometer?
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Equality, sports, and...
School officials are responsible for making sure there is fairness in sports, but you can help, too, by keeping an eye on your own school. Look around. Are there a lot more boys than girls who play sports? Is the boys' soccer field better than the girls'?
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The mega force of youth...
characters in the beat for the government contract so that only friends of government official would know about this competition and would eventually win this story led to the government official being fired and I think it's
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The best kindergarten...
And of course, the government official said, "Of course you have to have a handrail." But we could keep that idea around the trees. There are three trees popping through.
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Exploring the Bay of...
I found through my work, wherever I go there is always a guide, it might not an official guide but it’s always a guide that can translate and introduce, and allow you to feel the landscape so, so your job here is really important. It is. In my family there's four generations who have all guided,
Video examples
The incredible history...
In addition, nearby chambers contain figures of musicians and acrobats, workers and government officials, and various exotic animals, indicating that Emperor Qin had more plans for the afterlife than simply waging war. All the figurines are sculpted from terracotta, or baked earth,
Video examples
Should we get rid of...
Chinese officials used them to determine aptitude for various government posts. The subject matter included philosophy, farming, and even military tactics. Standardized tests continued to be used around the world for the next two millennia, and today, they're used for everything
Video examples
How does impeachment...
impeachment allowed Parliament to vote for removing a government official from office even without the king's consent. Although this was an important check on royal power, the king couldn't be impeached because the monarch was considered the source of all government power.
Video examples
Learning from smallpox:...
would stop the virus dead in its tracks and eliminate it from that region. Once this strategy had succeeded in ridding most industrialized countries from disease, health officials realized that eradicating it worldwide was within reach. But this was not an easy process,
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
a hypnotic state of cognitive dissonance in which one is compelled to disregard their own perception in place of the officially dictated version of events, leaving the individual completely dependent on the State's definition of reality itself. The result is a world
Video examples
How To Levitate PIPE The...
Hello. Don't leave me hanging. That's it. We've equaled the world record. I now want to break the world record. Okay, so, here we have the world record beater, potentially. Okay. I'm gonna make this official by using this little, um What's this called, a micrometer?
Video examples
Equality, sports, and...
School officials are responsible for making sure there is fairness in sports, but you can help, too, by keeping an eye on your own school. Look around. Are there a lot more boys than girls who play sports? Is the boys' soccer field better than the girls'?
Video examples
The mega force of youth...
characters in the beat for the government contract so that only friends of government official would know about this competition and would eventually win this story led to the government official being fired and I think it's
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The best kindergarten...
And of course, the government official said, "Of course you have to have a handrail." But we could keep that idea around the trees. There are three trees popping through.
Example 1 of 10
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John Cornyn
American Politician
I just think the mood of the country is now that people don't necessarily want an elected official to tell them how they ought to cast their vote. Matter of fact, it's the opposite, and they want to express themselves, and they have a right to, and I'll respect their choice.
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Iain Duncan Smith
British Politician
I think that the status that you have in life should be reflected in official documents. If you are married, fine, if you are living with someone, fine, if you are single, fine. We don't want to tell people how to live their lives.
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Joe Lonsdale
American Businessman
Government officials and citizens care about many causes - and they all require resources. For example, I am personally passionate about ending the human trafficking that still occurs within our borders.
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Olivia Munn
American Actress
I just broke up with my boyfriend, so I'm officially single. But one thing I find unbelievably annoying is all these guys in my life who want to save me.
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Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
When girls can get an education and women can work and run businesses or even serve as elected officials, the world benefits.
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Kolo Toure
Ivorian Athlete
In official competitions there are mistakes you don't make or you pay for it dearly.
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H. D. Kumaraswamy
Indian Politician
We will give importance to performance while choosing officials.
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Cat Deeley
English Celebrity
I have the biggest hair in the world - and that's official!
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Rodrigo Duterte
Filipino Statesman
If you're a public official, your life is an open book.
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John Pilger
Australian Journalist
Official truths are often powerful illusions.
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John Cornyn
American Politician
I just think the mood of the country is now that people don't necessarily want an elected official to tell them how they ought to cast their vote. Matter of fact, it's the opposite, and they want to express themselves, and they have a right to, and I'll respect their choice.
Quote examples
Iain Duncan Smith
British Politician
I think that the status that you have in life should be reflected in official documents. If you are married, fine, if you are living with someone, fine, if you are single, fine. We don't want to tell people how to live their lives.
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Joe Lonsdale
American Businessman
Government officials and citizens care about many causes - and they all require resources. For example, I am personally passionate about ending the human trafficking that still occurs within our borders.
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Olivia Munn
American Actress
I just broke up with my boyfriend, so I'm officially single. But one thing I find unbelievably annoying is all these guys in my life who want to save me.
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Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
When girls can get an education and women can work and run businesses or even serve as elected officials, the world benefits.
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Kolo Toure
Ivorian Athlete
In official competitions there are mistakes you don't make or you pay for it dearly.
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H. D. Kumaraswamy
Indian Politician
We will give importance to performance while choosing officials.
Quote examples
Cat Deeley
English Celebrity
I have the biggest hair in the world - and that's official!
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Rodrigo Duterte
Filipino Statesman
If you're a public official, your life is an open book.
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John Pilger
Australian Journalist
Official truths are often powerful illusions.
Example 1 of 10
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