unsanctioned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A stubborn group of people might try starting an unsanctioned game.
From Literature
Jin, founder of Zion Church, was among nearly 20 people arrested in October as Beijing targets unsanctioned Christian churches.
He and Meghan are vigilant about personal security and keeping their children away from unsanctioned cameras, whether wielded by professionals or their own neighbors.
The KnuckleHeadz achieved a moment of internet fame after hosting a completely unsanctioned show in an unsuspecting McDonald’s for a hundred people.
From Los Angeles Times
In Sawtelle, Los Angeles’ Department of Transportation removed the unsanctioned DIY project about two months after the first stripe was painted, prompting an outcry among community members.
From Los Angeles Times
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