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Meanings of unofficially in English

Without official authorization.

Not in an official capacity.

In a manner contrary to law.

Usage of unofficially in English
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The lab will be able to tell us unofficially within two days.
Book of shadows
2
Especially when families have been unofficially raising other people's children for centuries.
Ebony
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So while they officially don't know, I suspect they unofficially do know.
The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl
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PAKISTAN It is officially banned in Pakistan but unofficially tolerated, analysts say.
Reuters
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I'm here unofficially-whichmeans I'm curious about the accident at the laundry.
Night Shift
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It may just be the details of the unofficially confirmed Island Pack.
The South African
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It didn't happen and Westcott unofficially hung up the competitive running shoes.
News.com.au
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Any advice the king needed from me was asked and given unofficially.
Rupert of Hentzau: From The Memoirs of Fritz Von Tarlenheim / Se...
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I speak to you now unofficially, as an Englishman to his guest.
The Illustrious Prince
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I just wondered if you could keep an eye on him unofficially.
Chocolate chip cookie murder
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It was 209 years ago that King George was unofficially declared mad.
News.com.au
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Pilots around Europe are unofficially organising, with many seeking union recognition.
The Guardian
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Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R.
The Masques of Ottawa
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Morrow had Pete and me handle the investigation unofficially, Kling said.
Death angel
15
They had met, officially and unofficially, in many strange parts of the world.
My Buried Treasure
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Goldman Sachs GS.N has unofficially been named one of the underwriters, they said.
Reuters
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Unofficially through the time
Unofficially across language varieties
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