This is partly because students have educated themselves through "big character" posters, unofficial open meetings on democracy, and even through participation in the protests.

It was an unofficial meeting with official overtones.

After that time the three western allied commandants continued to hold unofficial meetings at their own HQ offices.

Supporters of Mr. Robertson appeared to dominate the unofficial precinct meetings.

Granting an unofficial meeting with a retired American intelligence officer is not something he'd care to have on the Foreign Office's record.

Shortly thereafter, he had an informal, unofficial meeting with some local and regional administrators to share his views.

"Thank you for letting us use your flat for the unofficial meeting tonight," said Bean.

The filmmakers worked exhaustingly to organize this unofficial meeting between two powerful people who have more in common than might be expected.

Christ, the election's in less than two months-" "I've already held an unofficial meeting with the powers that be.

The Commission has participated actively in a series of unofficial meetings to prepare for the Montreal conference.