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- The tough part was finding a Catholic priest who would be willing to officiate at a mixed marriage.†
p. 146.1officiate = act in an official capacity
- Uncle Abdullah also officiated at aqd ceremonies, a job that allowed him to utilize his in-depth knowledge of Arabic and the Koran.†
p. 147.2 *officiated = acted in an official capacity
Definitions:
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(officiate) act in an official capacity -- such as when enforcing rules at a sports event or presiding over a wedding ceremony
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)