Meaning of the word unofficially in English

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unofficially

US /ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/
UK /ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/
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Adverb

1.

without official authorization or approval; not formally acknowledged.

Example:
He was unofficially appointed to the position.
The news spread unofficially through the office.
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