unauthorized
adjective
un·au·tho·rized
ˌən-ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd 
: not authorized : without authority or permission
an unauthorized biography
unauthorized communications
was unauthorized to act for her husband
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Content that is properly labeled and encrypted can’t be uploaded or copied into unauthorized tools.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Check medical statements and health insurance records for unauthorized activity as well.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Round-the-clock monitoring for unusual credit card purchases With Zero Liability you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Content that is properly labeled and encrypted can’t be uploaded or copied into unauthorized tools.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Check medical statements and health insurance records for unauthorized activity as well.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unauthorized
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“Unauthorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unauthorized. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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