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unofficial statement
[/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl ˈsteɪtmənt/]
noun
pl: unofficial statements
declaração extraoficial
1.
A statement made by a person or organization that has not been formally authorized or verified by official channels
The spokesperson gave an unofficial statement to the press before the formal announcement.
O porta-voz fez uma declaração extraoficial à imprensa antes do anúncio oficial.
2.
Information released without official endorsement or confirmation
According to unofficial statements from company insiders, the merger is expected next quarter.
De acordo com declarações extraoficiais de pessoas da empresa, a fusão é esperada no próximo trimestre.
Synonyms
off-the-record statement
informal statement
unverified statement
unauthorized statement
Antonyms
official statement
formal announcement
authorized statement
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
declaração extraoficial
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
declaração extraoficial / declaração informal
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
declaração extra-oficial / declaração não-oficial
Portuguese often uses hyphens; both forms are acceptable
Related Idioms & Phrases
off the record
between you and me
on the down low
speak on background
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