unsanctioned

/ ʌnˈsæŋkʃənd /

adjective

1. not having been given permission or authorization

Example Sentences

County jails or more aggressively root out deputy gangs, the unsanctioned groups of tattooed deputies repeatedly accused of misconduct over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the best-known party events is “Deltopia,” an unsanctioned spring break party that unfolds in April.

From Los Angeles Times

The demonstrations this week have been largely peaceful, except for a smaller, unsanctioned protest outside the Israeli consulate that led to 56 arrests.

From BBC

They’ve cleared unsanctioned tent cities under freeways and a stretch of sidewalk in the drug-plagued Tenderloin with the aim of forcing people off the streets.

From Los Angeles Times

An interesting collection of white government officials, Black entrepreneurs, promoters and, frankly, out-and-out hustlers came together to put together this unsanctioned boxing match.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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