Official — Defs

01 a. Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine.

1.
Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine.
“That, in the official marks invested, you Anon do meet the senate.” — Shak.
2.
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.
3.
Approved by authority; sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; as, an official drug or preparation. Cf. Officinal.(Pharm.) See: Officinal
4.
Discharging an office or function.[Obs.]
“The stomach and other parts official unto nutrition.” — Sir T. Browne.

02 n. One who holds an office; esp., a subordinate executive officer or attendant.

1.
One who holds an office; esp., a subordinate executive officer or attendant.
2.
An ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction.