unauthorized
Americanadjective
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lacking permission; unsanctioned.
unauthorized access.
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lacking proper immigration or working papers: an unauthorized immigrant.
an unauthorized worker;
an unauthorized immigrant.
adjective
Sensitive Note
See illegal alien.
Etymology
Origin of unauthorized
First recorded in 1595–1600; un- 1 ( def. ) + authorized ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, noncitizens suspected of being in the country illegally could face other criminal charges such as unauthorized entry into a military property and willful violation of a security regulation.
From Los Angeles Times
"We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image", publisher Kids Can Press said.
From BBC
“We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
Someone gained unauthorized access to customer information from June of this year up until recently, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and certain order information, according to the company.
From Barron's
Google is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit and is alleged to “knowingly acquiescing in, failing to remedy, and materially assisting the unauthorized access” into Ritter’s accounts despite being provided notice.
From Los Angeles Times
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