unauthorized

  • 1unauthorized — I adjective disallowed, forbidden, inappropriate, incorrect, illegal, illegitimate, improper, prohibited, proscribed, unaccredited, unaffirmed, unapproved, uncertified, unchartered, uncommanded, uncommissioned, unconstitutional, undue,… …

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  • 2unauthorized — UK US (UK also unauthorised) /ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/ adjective ► not officially allowed: »He concealed huge losses made from unauthorized trading on Asian futures markets. »Unauthorized entry into the United States is illegal, but being in the country… …

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  • 3unauthorized — (adj.) 1590s, from UN (Cf. un ) (1) not + pp. of AUTHORIZE (Cf. authorize) …

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  • 4unauthorized — (Amer.) adj. without authorization, not authorized, unlicensed, forbidden, unlawful (also unauthorised) …

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  • 5unauthorized — [adj] not sanctioned, permitted crooked*, dirty*, illegal, illegitimate, no no*, off base*, out of bounds*, out of line*, over the line*, pirated, shady*, unapproved, unconstitutional, under the table*, unjustified, unlawful, unofficial,… …

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  • 6unauthorized — (also unauthorised) ► ADJECTIVE ▪ not having official permission or approval …

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  • 7unauthorized — [spelling only] …

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  • 8unauthorized — [[t]ʌ̱nɔ͟ːθəraɪzd[/t]] ADJ If something is unauthorized, it has been produced or is happening without official permission. ...a new unauthorized biography of the Russian President. ...the unauthorized use of a military vehicle... It has also been …

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  • 9unauthorized — un|au|tho|rized also unauthorised BrE [ʌnˈo:θəraızd US ˈo: ] adj without official approval or permission ▪ the unauthorized use of government funds ▪ Unauthorized personnel are not allowed on the premises …

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  • 10unauthorized — That which is done without authority, as a signature or indorsement made without actual, implied or apparent authority and this includes a forgery. U.C.C. No. 1 201(43) @ unauthorized use The criminal offense of use of a motor vehicle without… …

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