of|fi|ci|ar|y

of|fi|ci|ar|y «uh FIHSH ee _EHR ee», adjective, noun, plural -ar|ies.

–adj.

1. (of a title) attached to or derived from an office.

2. (of a dignitary) having a title or rank derived from office.

–n.

1. officials as a group.

2. an officer or official.