unapproved

/ ˌʌnəˈpruːvd /

adjective

1. not having been given approval or sanction

Example Sentences

The Diocese said the investigation found other instances of mismanagement beyond the music video that appalled some, including unapproved financial transfers.

From BBC

“The airport manager advised him that, while he could not stop him, his departure would be unapproved and at his own risk,” the report states.

From Los Angeles Times

There was hazardous plumbing and a lack of “hot/cold running water,” missing or disabled carbon monoxide alarms, unpermitted work and “unapproved occupancy” since the building had 33 bedrooms, 16 more than was was permitted.

From Los Angeles Times

Ian Paterson was jailed for 20 years in 2017 for carrying out unnecessary and unapproved procedures on more than 1,000 breast cancer patients over a 14 year period.

From BBC

Inspectors also found missing or disabled carbon monoxide alarms, unpermitted work and “unapproved occupancy” because the building had 33 bedrooms rather than 17.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• illegal
• illegitimate
• pirated
• unconstitutional
• unjustified
• unlawful
• unofficial
• unwarranted
• wrongful