officially

officially
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [In an official manner]
Syn. regularly, formally, orderly, befittingly, fittingly, suitably, according to form, ceremoniously, in set form, precisely, according to precedent, conventionally, in an established manner, as prescribed, according to protocol, all in order, according to etiquette, correctly, properly, customarily.
Ant. casually*, informally, unceremoniously.
2. [With official approval]
Syn. authoritatively, authorized, sanctioned; see approved , authoritative 2 .

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