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unofficial

/ˌʌn.əfɪˈʃənəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does unofficial mean?

adjective

Not officially recognized or sanctioned; not authorized or approved. Not conforming to official standards or rules.

Example

"The unofficial rules of the game were not well understood by new players."

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