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officially

British  
/ əˈfɪʃəlɪ /

adverb

  1. in a formal or authoritative manner

    the Queen officially opened the dome

  2. in a way that is formally acknowledged but is not necessarily the case

    officially on the dole but actually holding a job
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To prevent anyone flying before the festival officially began any kites sold before February 1 were seized along with any string deemed dangerous.

From BBC

In 2023, the King's Trust International - formerly the Prince's Trust - officially launched in Nigeria, announcing a project aimed at tackling youth unemployment.

From BBC

At a White House meeting before officially offering Martin the job, Truman asked if he’d commit to keeping rates stable.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 2026 Games are the first to be officially hosted by two cities.

From Los Angeles Times

Castro wants to be officially recognized as a victim by the French state.

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