quasi-independent en · ADJ
Etymology
From quasi- + independent.
Meanings
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Somewhat independent.
The British constitution famously rests on convention. This requires a compact between politicians working as a cabinet and a quasi-independent civil service.
2020 July 20, Simon Jenkins, “Britain deserves better than an Old Etonian Donald Trump”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 12 Aug 2020:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more quasi-independent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most quasi-independent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |