adj.
Pronunciation: ' kw ā - ˌ z ī , - ˌ s ī ; ' kwä-z ē , -s ē
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>