officially
adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/
/əˈfɪʃəli/
- publicly and by somebody who is in a position of authority
- The 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.
- according to a particular set of rules, laws, etc.
- Many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless.
- I'm not officially supposed to be here.
- according to information that has been told to the public but that may not be true
- Officially, he resigned because of bad health.
opposite unofficially