semiofficial

adjective semi·of·fi·cial \-ə-ˈfi-shəl\

Definition of SEMIOFFICIAL

: having some official authority or standing

— semi·of·fi·cial·ly \-ˈfi-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

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