viewpoint · decree · proclamation · mandate · party line · doctrine · formal · government · spokesperson · podium · announcement · diplomatic · rigid · firm · unwavering · rhetoric · press release · communiqué
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Related — position (Location or stance); statement (Expressed claim or fact); policy (Adopted principle of action); declaration · standpoint · viewpoint · decree · proclamation · mandate · party line · doctrine · formal · government
formality/authorizationofficial stance ≠ dissenting opinion Formal judicial disagreement; minority view
public vs private expressionofficial stance ≠ hidden agenda Undisclosed true purpose; tacit understanding
authenticity/sincerityofficial stance ≠ true feelings Authentic internal emotional state; honest opinion · unvarnished truth · gut feeling
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/official_stance