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informal

adjective as in unofficial

adjective as in conversational or colloquial

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Footage verified by the BBC shows drones hitting what looks to be a location near a military site, but also an informal market - civilians are not spared.

From BBC

Scottish Enterprise confirmed it did not receive a formal application for funding but did have informal discussions with Malin about the plans.

From BBC

His tactics directly mirrored those he laid out as a contributor to Project 2025: Using informal pressure backed by license review authority to guide content decisions without needing formal rulemaking.

From Salon

While all-party parliamentary groups are informal and have no official power, with around 500 of them representing various sectors and interests, they are able to provide industry insights directly to policy-makers.

From BBC

At the same time, the government cracked down on the informal marketplaces where families would trade, making it harder for them to make a living.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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