amtliche
Translation
official, formal, authoritative
Examples
Das ist eine amtliche Urkunde.
This is an official document.
Die amtliche Mitteilung kam per Post.
The official notification came by post.
Grammar Patterns
(declined adjective) official (sth.) the official permit
Similar Words
Synonyms: offiziell, behördlich; Antonyms: inoffiziell, privat
Etymology
From 'Amt' (office, department) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-al'). Literally means 'of an office'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an official stamp from a government 'Amt' (office) on a document.