quasi Definition

having some resemblance usually by possession of certain attributes

having a legal status only by operation or construction of law and without reference to intent

in some sense or degree

resembling in some degree

supported by the government but managed privately

having a partly judicial character by possession of the right to hold hearings on and conduct investigations into disputed claims and alleged infractions of rules and regulations and to make decisions in the general manner of courts

essentially judicial in character but not within the judicial power or function especially as constitutionally defined

having a partly legislative character by possession of the right to make rules and regulations having the force of law

essentially legislative in character but not within the legislative power or function especially as constitutionally defined

essentially public (as in services rendered) although under private ownership or control

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