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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Mexico is the most common country of origin for Minnesota’s unauthorized immigrants.
Actor Matthew McConaughey has filed recordings of his image and voice with US patent authorities to protect them from unauthorized usage by artificial intelligence platforms, a representative said Wednesday.
From Barron's
A few months later, Robbins sued the companies behind YesChat over the unauthorized use of his name and image for chatbots.
McConaughey’s lawyers say they aren’t aware of his likeness being manipulated by AI, but hope the trademarks can be used broadly against any unauthorized duplications of him.
The rules also include customer identity verification and protections against unauthorized customers using cloud computing to remotely access AI chips.
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