official's
Public servant's possession
Official's is the possessive form of official, indicating something belonging to or associated with a person holding an authorized position.
It typically refers to someone in a role of authority—a government worker, sports referee, or organizational administrator: The official's decision was final, The official's ruling sparked controversy among fans.
Authoritative legal command
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- policyAdopted principle of action
- directiveFormal command or instruction
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
statement · spokesperson · announcement · document · order · ruling · sanction · position
Illicit payment for favor
- kickbackIllegal payment for services
- graftIllicit political gain
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- misconductImproper professional behavior
scandal · indictment · prosecution · impeachment · resignation · cover-up · cronyism · nepotism
Furniture for writing
- paperworkAdministrative written tasks
- stampMark-making device
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- approvalFavorable opinion given
badge · authority · discretion · decision · jurisdiction · clipboard · rubber-stamp · permit
decree
Authoritative legal command
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- policyAdopted principle of action
- directiveFormal command or instruction
regulation · statement · spokesperson · announcement · document · order · ruling · sanction · position · capacity
bribe
Illicit payment for favor
- kickbackIllegal payment for services
- graftIllicit political gain
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
misconduct · scandal · indictment · prosecution · impeachment · resignation · cover-up · cronyism · nepotism · malfeasance
desk
Furniture for writing
- paperworkAdministrative written tasks
- stampMark-making device
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
approval · badge · authority · discretion · decision · jurisdiction · clipboard · rubber-stamp · permit · clearance
whistle
Shrill air-blown sounder
foul · flag · card · ejection · review · decision · referee's · umpire's · judgment · overturned
uniform
Identical throughout
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
medal · chain · robe · insignia · mace · procession · escort · motorcade · entourage · reception
official'scivilian's
Belonging to non-military persons
commoner's · subordinate's · outsider's · subject's · nobody's
official'scivilian's
Belonging to non-military persons
citizen's · public's · taxpayer's · subject's · member's
- elected officialsLeaders chosen by vote
- public officialsGovernment position holders
- government officialState-employed administrator
- official documentsVerified governmental or institutional papers
- official rulesCodified governing standards
- official languageState-sanctioned communication method
official, officials, officially, officialdom, unofficially, unofficial