unsanctioned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The KnuckleHeadz achieved a moment of internet fame after hosting a completely unsanctioned show in an unsuspecting McDonald’s for a hundred people.
From Los Angeles Times
In Sawtelle, Los Angeles’ Department of Transportation removed the unsanctioned DIY project about two months after the first stripe was painted, prompting an outcry among community members.
From Los Angeles Times
This is what happened over Whitfield's dismissal as deputy trade minister - sacked for taking an unsanctioned trip in February.
From BBC
After it came to light that he had been competing in an unsanctioned fight, his family launched a campaign for change in his memory.
From BBC
If you were to go to the Do Lab 20 years ago, you would’ve been greeted with orange slices, water guns and the sounds of unsanctioned DJ sets under a small geometric dome.
From Los Angeles Times
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