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informally, adv.|ɪnˈfɔːməlɪ|
[f. as prec. + -ly2.]
In an informal way; not according to the regular or prescribed form, unofficially; without form or ceremony, unceremoniously.
1800Admir. Desp. 29 Mar. in Nicolas Disp. Nelson (1845) IV. 217 note, Passports..which may have been in the interval (however informally) granted. 1828Scott F.M. Perth x, The dispensation from Rome was informally granted. 1882Ld. Derby in Standard 5 Jan. 2/3 The House must do formally what after all it now does informally—it must fix a period when debate shall close. 1883Ouida Wanda I. 193 A chance acquaintance made quite informally. |