unauthorized

[uhn-aw-thuh-rahyzd]

adjective

1. lacking permission; unsanctioned.

   unauthorized access.

2. lacking proper immigration or working papers: an unauthorized immigrant.

   an unauthorized worker;

   an unauthorized immigrant.

unauthorized

/ ʌnˈɔːθəˌraɪzd /

adjective

1. not having official permission

Sensitive Note

See illegal alien.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unauthorized¹

First recorded in 1595–1600; un- ¹ ( def. ) + authorized ( def. )

Example Sentences

The other complaint characterized an unauthorized teach-in on Palestine, led by a dozen teachers, as biased “indoctrination” that excluded an Israeli perspective of the conflict.

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The number of Mexican residents, both authorized and unauthorized, reached a high of nearly 13 million in 2007 before ebbing due to an improved economy in Mexico, a recession in America and enhanced border security.

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In a classified report titled “Crime Weapon: Drone,” the BKA has documented unauthorized drone incursions over military installations, defense-industry property and critical infrastructure, including airports.

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Sony said the network earned distribution fees from unauthorized deals, licensed the shows at prices lower than market rates and favored its own shows over “Wheel” and “Jeopardy!” when making distribution deals and selling advertising.

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Sanchez has been charged with a level five felony of battery involving serious bodily injury as well as two misdemeanors — unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication — after an Oct.

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Related Words

• illegal 
• illegitimate 
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• unapproved 
• unconstitutional 
• unjustified 
• unlawful 
• unofficial 
• unwarranted 
• wrongful