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in name only
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имеющий официальное название, но не его качества
used for saying that a person, thing, situation etc. is not actually like what their description, label, or title suggests
Примеры
The organization was democratic in name only, as the actual decision-making power rested with a single individual.
The honorary title of " ambassador " was given to him, but he was an ambassador in name alone, lacking any diplomatic duties or responsibilities.
