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without permission is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:

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adverb

  • In a manner that lacks consent, approval, or authorization from the relevant party or authority.

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Local media outlets report the probe was launched after a neighbour admitted to entering the property without permission in April and dug up what they believed were buried dogs.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

It says it discovered that 47 IP addresses owned by Meta — that is, digital identifiers of internet accounts — had downloaded its movies without permission.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

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  • off-the-books
  • asking for forgiveness
  • unauthorizedly

Possible Antonyms

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  • with consent
  • with a green light
  • above board

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