unpermitted
Americanadjective
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not authorized by a permit; not given official permission.
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not allowed or tolerated under a rule or regulation; prohibited.
Example Sentences
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New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1 million after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The town has been bullish in preserving its way of life, including attempting to remove an unpermitted art installation on a rancher’s property and tamping down on noisy jets at a regional airport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The emergency order applies to all unpermitted campsites in areas classified as “Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones” — which is the entire city of Malibu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
It seems fair to say that the average American who wants to keep a handgun at home did not sign up for unpermitted open carry of an AR-15 at the zoo.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
One is so fenced and guarded from the weather, that not a breath of air can find its way unpermitted.
From Emma by Jane Austen
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