unlicensed

[uhn-lahy-suhnst]

adjective

1. having no license.

2. done or undertaken without license or permission; unauthorized.

3. unrestrained; unbridled.

unlicensed

/ ʌnˈlaɪsənst /

adjective

1. having no licence

   an unlicensed restaurant

2. without permission; unauthorized

3. unrestrained or lawless

Word History and Origins

Origin of unlicensed¹

First recorded in 1600–10; un- ¹ + license ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Without those safeguards, explained Barton, prescribers can miss vital conditions that make treatment unsafe, or channel counterfeit and unlicensed products on to the market.

From BBC

She pointed to a Times investigation that found the state’s law “fueled a surge in underground markets where unlicensed and even criminal operators and scammers replaced pet stores,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Rachel and Owen Dempsey, of Fazakerley, were described by a judge as "incompetent at best" when sentencing them for running an unlicensed dog sitting service, Liverpool City Council said.

From BBC

"We'd also urge patients to avoid unlicensed sellers, who may be selling fake medication or medication that does not meet UK safety standards," he added.

From BBC

The Register of Houses in Multiple Occupation across Northern Ireland is managed centrally by Belfast City Council - it told BBC News NI it was "not aware of any unlicensed HMOs in Ballymena".

From BBC

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