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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In Tennessee, Republican leaders have worked with the White House to craft a package of bills aimed at cutting off any state spending on unauthorized residents, in part by creating immigration checks for public school children.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
These unauthorized deepfakes and voice clones of actors violate the most basic aspects of personal autonomy and should be deeply concerning to everyone.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Our legislation prohibits unauthorized law enforcement activity within set distances of polling and elections locations without a judicial warrant.
—State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Fantuzzo is accused of making unauthorized personal purchases using organization funds between May 2021 and September 2025 that totaled over $246,000.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
These unauthorized deepfakes and voice clones of actors violate the most basic aspects of personal autonomy and should be deeply concerning to everyone.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Our legislation prohibits unauthorized law enforcement activity within set distances of polling and elections locations without a judicial warrant.
—State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Fantuzzo is accused of making unauthorized personal purchases using organization funds between May 2021 and September 2025 that totaled over $246,000.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Unauthorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unauthorized. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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