Meaning of the word "in name only" in English

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in name only

US /ɪn neɪm ˈoʊnli/
UK /ɪn neɪm ˈoʊnli/
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Idiom

1.

existing in title or theory but not in reality

Example:
He is the manager in name only; his assistant does all the real work.
Their marriage was in name only; they lived separate lives.
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