Definition of Quasi

1. Adjective. Having some resemblance. "A quasi contract"

Similar to: Similar

Definition of Quasi

1. Adjective. resembling or having a likeness to something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Quasi

1. similar but not exactly the same [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quasi

quasars
quases
quash
quashable
quashed
quashee
quashees
quasher
quashers
quashes
quashie
quashies
quashing
quashings
quasht
quasi (current term)
quasi(a)
quasi-
quasi-NGO
quasi-adjective
quasi-contract
quasi-contracts
quasi-divinity
quasi-probability
quasi-religious
quasi-rent
quasi-reorganization
quasi-reorganizations
quasi-royal
quasi-stellar radio source

Literary usage of Quasi

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"Delicts were either actual or quasi- delicta—the former deliberate, ... quasi- delictual obligations were torts or wrongs based on culpa (fault or ..."

2. Principles of the English Law of Contract and of Agency in Its Relation to by William Reynell Anson (1884)
"CONTRACT AND quasi CONTRACT. IT is necessary to touch briefly upon certain kinds of legal obligation which, for want of a better name, we call quasi ..."

3. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson (1904)
"quasi-COMMITTEE. If, on the motion and question, the bill be not committed, ... When through the whole, they consider the quasi-committee as risen, ..."

4. Constitution, Jefferson's Manual, and Rules of the House of Representatives by Clarence A. Cannon, United States Congress. House, Thomas Jefferson (1919)
"quasi-COMMITTEE. If on motion and question the bill be not committed, ... When through the whole, they consider the quasi-committee as risen, ..."

5. Outlines of Roman Law: Comprising Its Historical Growth and General Principles by William Carey Morey (1884)
"Obligations quasi Ex Delicto.—In addition to the delicts already mentioned, there were other cases of wrong-doing which gave rise to legal obligations. ..."

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