official-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: office worker

Commentary: functionary - a worker who holds or is invested with an office

Examples:
An official from the health department told Fido not to go into the restaurant.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: referee

Commentary: someone who administers the rules of a game or sport

Examples:
The golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2