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.
Example Sentences
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The activity, said Deputy Alejandra Parra, may have been occurring at some of the establishments in the area or by unpermitted street vendors.
From Los Angeles Times
Last month, citing heightened fire risk, the Malibu City Council declared a state of emergency and directed the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office to remove people engaged in unpermitted camping and, if necessary, arrest them to accomplish that goal.
From Los Angeles Times
One of the most recent fires from unpermitted camping was on Sept. 24, on private vacant land near the Malibu Racquet Club, according to the city.
From Los Angeles Times
“This was essentially an unpermitted power plant,” said Amanda Garcia, a senior attorney for the legal nonprofit.
They didn’t realize the house sits on 90 acres and unpermitted commercial activity is forbidden anywhere on the property, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
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