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informal

[in-fawr-muhl] / ɪnˈfɔr məl /


ADJECTIVE
conversational or colloquial
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United States in 1929 that where Congress prescribes the exclusive method for compromising tax liability, informal settlements by officials, however senior, do not bind the United States.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

Prior to his appointment with the Lions, Flintoff helped coach England's white-ball sides on an informal basis, having left his position as a presenter on television driving programme Top Gear.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

There is an informal licensing regime in place, where leading American AI companies will have to receive the government’s greenlight before releasing their updated AI models.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Fires engulfed dozens of cars, including informal taxis in which some had arrived the previous day.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

When an informal examination proved that she had memorized the orders, she was given the Oklahoma papers to read.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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