Main Entry:

qua·si

Pronunciation:

\ˈkwā-ˌzī, -ˌsī; ˈkwä-zē, -sē\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

quasi-

Date:

1642

1 : having some resemblance usually by possession of certain attributes <a quasi corporation> 2 : having a legal status only by operation or construction of law and without reference to intent <a quasi contract>