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Definition officially in British English

officially

adverb
Example

The school won't be officially opened until next month.

2

according to what governments or people in authority say, although it may not be true

Example

Officially it's a members-only club, but they'll let you in.

2.1

according to what people say publicly, although they know it is not true

Example

Officially, I'm not here at all.

Definition officially in British English