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in a manner that is authoritative or formal
- The new policy was officially announced yesterday.
- She was officially promoted to manager last week.
- The document must be officially signed and stamped.
- They are officially opening the new branch next month.
- He is now officially a citizen of the country.
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with the formal authority, approval, or acknowledgment of a government, organization, or relevant authority
- The new policy was officially implemented by the government.
- It was officially announced that the city would host the international conference.
- The results of the election were officially certified by the electoral commission.
- The company officially released the statement addressing the product recall.
- The organization officially endorsed the candidate for the leadership position.
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