unauthorized US
ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd
See also: unauthorised (UK)
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Definition of unauthorized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
lacking approvalUSnot having official permission or approvalUS
  • The unauthorized access to the building caused a security alert.
unapproved unlicensed
2.
legalUSnot sanctioned by official rules or lawsUS
  • Unauthorized copies of the movie were sold before its official release.
unapproved unlicensed
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Expressions with unauthorized

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not attending school without permission
The student was penalized for unauthorized absence.
release of protected information to people who do not have permission
The company reported an unauthorized disclosure of customer data to the regulator.
people who do not have permission to enter, use, or know something
Only staff may enter; unauthorized persons must wait in the lobby.
entry to systems data or places without required approval or rights
The company reported unauthorized access to several customer accounts.

Origin of unauthorized

Latin, un- (not) + auctor (author)

Terms with unauthorized included in their meaning

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security device
device that detects unauthorized entry and deters burglars
security device
device in a vehicle that alerts to unauthorized actions
access control
individuals preventing unauthorized access or theft
safety measures
system designed to ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access
computer intrusion
gain unauthorized access to data in a system or computer
security
unauthorized disclosure of secret information
security
system that detects unauthorized entry or danger
digital protection
protection against electronic attacks and unauthorized access

Examples of unauthorized in a sentence

  • Unauthorized personnel are not allowed in the control room.
  • Unauthorized vehicles were towed from the lot.

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  1. French:non autorisé, clandestin, ...
  2. German:unbefugt, ...
  3. Italian:senza autorizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:no autorizado, sin permiso, ...
  5. Portuguese:sem permissão, clandestino, ...
  6. Chinese:未经批准的, 未获批准的, ...
  7. Japanese:無許可の, 違法な, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْرُ مُصَرَّح, غير مصرح به, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֹא מוּרְשֶׁה, לֹא מוּרְשֶׁה, ...
  10. Russian:несанкционированный, нелегальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неавторизований, незаконний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनधिकृत, अवैध, ...
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