unsanctioned

/ ʌnˈsæŋkʃənd /

adjective

1. not having been given permission or authorization

Example Sentences

The KnuckleHeadz achieved a moment of internet fame after hosting a completely unsanctioned show in an unsuspecting McDonald’s for a hundred people.

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Until recently, it suited the U.S. and Europe for India to buy Russian crude because it keeps energy prices in check for Western consumers by keeping supply high and reducing demand for unsanctioned oil.

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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.

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This is what happened over Whitfield's dismissal as deputy trade minister - sacked for taking an unsanctioned trip in February.

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After it came to light that he had been competing in an unsanctioned fight, his family launched a campaign for change in his memory.

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Related Words

• illegal 
• illegitimate 
• pirated www.thesaurus.com
• unapproved 
• unconstitutional 
• unjustified 
• unlawful 
• unofficial 
• unwarranted 
• wrongful