unpermitted
Americanadjective
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not authorized by a permit; not given official permission.
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not allowed or tolerated under a rule or regulation; prohibited.
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New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1 million after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
In Vineland, N.J., where Nebius is building a new data center for Microsoft, the company is engaging with locals who are worried it will operate unpermitted gas turbines on site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Officials said a number of structures were developed in violation of the county zoning code and an unpermitted industrial-sized cargo container on site also raised additional concerns about animal safety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
It seems fair to say that the average American who wants to keep a handgun at home did not sign up for unpermitted open carry of an AR-15 at the zoo.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
If it were Culpepper he had come unpermitted.
From The Fifth Queen Crowned by Ford Madox Ford
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