1 publicly and by somebody who is in a position of authorityThe library will be officially opened by the local MP.We haven't yet been told officially about the closure.The college is not an officially recognized English language school.
2 according to a particular set of rules, laws, etcMany of those living on the streets are not officially homeless.I'm not officially supposed to be here.
3 according to information that has been told to the public but that may not be trueOfficially, he resigned because of bad health.Opposite
unofficially

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