1. the act of performing the duties of an official, especially in sports or religious ceremonies

Examples

• The referee’s officiation during the championship game was praised by both teams.
• Her officiation at the wedding ceremony was both professional and heartfelt.
• The basketball coach complained about the poor officiation in the final quarter.
• The priest’s officiation at the funeral brought comfort to the grieving family.
• Fair officiation is essential for maintaining the integrity of competitive sports.
• The umpire’s officiation was questioned after several controversial calls.