noun
official history; authorized history
Refers to a history compiled or recognized by a government or authority, as opposed to private or unofficial histories. Often used in contrast with 野史 (unofficial history).
See also: 正式の歴史
中国の正史は二十四史と呼ばれている。
The official histories of China are called the Twenty-Four Histories.
この事件は正史に記録されていない。
This event is not recorded in the official history.