nominally independent

Examples (10)

• The small state was nominally independent, but heavily influenced by its powerful neighbor.
• Though nominally independent, the company's decisions were always subject to the parent corporation's approval.
• They established a committee that was nominally independent to oversee the project.
• The former colony became nominally independent in 1960, but economic ties remained strong.
• Her role was nominally independent, but in practice, she reported to the CEO on all matters.
• The research institution is nominally independent, yet relies on government funding for most of its operations.
• While nominally independent, the subsidiary often struggled to assert its own strategic direction.
• The new organization claimed to be nominally independent from political parties.
• Critics argued that the regulatory body was only nominally independent.
• The province was granted nominally independent status after years of negotiations.