uninsured

British

/ ˌʌnɪnˈʃʊəd, -ˈʃɔːd /

adjective

not covered by insurance

uninsured motorists

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Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving carries a maximum sentence of five years, while causing death by driving while uninsured carries a maximum term of two years, according to the Sentencing Council.

From BBC

Officials said that about half of the patients the county currently sees across its clinics are uninsured.

From Los Angeles Times

These policies make practical sense—the alternative is more uneducated children and uninsured drivers—but they also tend to undermine respect for the law.

From The Wall Street Journal

This told investors in large or interconnected institutions that they can expect a rescue, even on deposits that are technically uninsured.

From Barron's

The supervisors also voted on a spending plan for the money, which would have the largest chunk of funds go to care for uninsured residents.

From Los Angeles Times

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