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official communication

[/əˈfɪʃəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: official communications
comunicação oficial
1. Formal written or verbal exchange of information between government bodies, organizations, or institutions following established protocols and procedures
The official communication from the Ministry confirmed the policy changes.
A comunicação oficial do Ministério confirmou as mudanças de política.
2. A message or announcement issued by an authorized representative or body that carries legal or administrative weight
All official communications must be signed by the department head.
Todas as comunicações oficiais devem ser assinadas pelo chefe do departamento.
Synonyms
formal communicationofficial noticeofficial statementofficial dispatchcomunicado oficialaviso oficial
Antonyms
informal communicationunofficial statementprivate communicationcomunicação informalcomunicação privada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunicação oficial
Standard usage in government and corporate settings
São Paulo
comunicação oficial
Commonly used in business and administrative contexts
Portugal
comunicação oficial
Standard term used in government and institutional correspondence

Related Idioms & Phrases

through official channels
por canais oficiais
official memo
memorando oficial
press release
comunicado à imprensa
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