amtlich, beglaubigt; dienstlich (Reisen); förmlich (Einladungen).
ETYM Latin officialis: cf. French officiel. Related to Office, Official.
1. Of or relating to an office.
2. Verified officially.
3. Having official authority or sanction.
4. Conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline; SYN. prescribed.
5. (Of a church) Given official status as a national or state institution.