Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-an-official-capacity
Phrase
ˌɪn ən əˈfɪʃ.əl kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti
Definition
A phrase used to describe actions or duties performed by an individual as part of their official role or position.
Examples
- As a mayor, she attended the meeting in an official capacity to represent the city’s interests.
- The lawyer appeared in an official capacity to provide legal advice to the organization.
- During the conference, he spoke in an official capacity as the spokesperson for the committee.
Meaning
When someone acts in an official capacity, they are conducting themselves in a manner that is authorized and recognized within the context of their job or responsibilities.
Synonyms
- in an authorized role
- in an official role
- in an institutional capacity
