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parastatal

par·a·stat·al [ pàrrə stáyt'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
indirectly controlled by state: performing a function usually associated with a government and under its indirect control



noun  (plural par·a·stat·als)
Definition:
 
parastatal organization: a parastatal organization, business, or industry

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