What is the meaning of unofficial?

adjective

  • Not having official authority or sanction.
    • usage: "a sort of unofficial mayor"; "an unofficial estimate"; "he participated in an unofficial capacity"
  • Not officially established.
    • usage: "the early election returns are unofficial"
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