unofficial
adjective
un·of·fi·cial
ˌən-ə-ˈfi-shəl 
also -ō-
: not authorized or acknowledged by a government, group, class, or society : not official
unofficial results
an unofficial policy
unofficially
adverb
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The Giants are looking to finish the unofficial first half of the season on a high note as Robbie Ray takes on Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
And now Boyd might be among the more underrated offseason moves in the majors based on the results of the unofficial first half.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
That gets to the unofficial Rule 4: Don't wear your work uniform or hat in your car.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 12 July 2025
Galaxy’s Edge and Rise of the Resistance already released on the streaming service on May 4 in honor of the unofficial Star Wars holiday.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
And now Boyd might be among the more underrated offseason moves in the majors based on the results of the unofficial first half.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
That gets to the unofficial Rule 4: Don't wear your work uniform or hat in your car.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 12 July 2025
Galaxy’s Edge and Rise of the Resistance already released on the streaming service on May 4 in honor of the unofficial Star Wars holiday.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unofficial. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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unofficial
adjective
un·of·fi·cial
ˌən-ə-ˈfish-əl
: not official
specifically
: of, relating to, or being a drug not described in the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary compare nonofficial, official
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