n. [ Cf. F. officialité. ] The charge, office, court, or jurisdiction of an official. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By the proper officer; by virtue of the proper authority; in pursuance of the special powers vested in an officer or office;
adv. By the proper officer; by virtue of the proper authority; in pursuance of the special powers vested in an officer or office;