Officials
/əˈfɪʃəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons holding a public office or having official duties in government or organizations.
The officials declared a state of emergency following the natural disaster.
Forms
- official
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Commentary
Term typically refers to individuals authorized to act on behalf of a government or organization; context defines scope of authority.
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