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Yes, officiate is playable

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"Officiate" Definition

verb-intransitive

Sports To serve as a referee or umpire.
To perform the duties and functions of an office or a position of authority.
To serve as an officiant.

verb-transitive

Usage Problem To perform from a position of authority (an official duty or function).
Usage Problem To serve as a referee or umpire at (a game): officiated the hockey game.
Usage Problem To serve as an officiant at (a ceremony): officiated the wedding ceremony.

verb

To administer the rules of (a game or sport) especially as a referee or umpire.
To serve as a leader or celebrant of (a ceremony).
To carry out (an official duty or function).
To perform a ceremony, function, or duty .
To act in an capacity act as an official (as at a sports contest).

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