unauthorized

[ uhn-aw-thuh-rahyzd ]

adjective

1. lacking permission; unsanctioned:

   unauthorized access.

2. lacking proper immigration or working papers: an unauthorized immigrant.

   an unauthorized worker;

   an unauthorized immigrant.

unauthorized

/ ʌnˈɔːθəˌraɪzd /

adjective

1. not having official permission

Sensitive Note

See illegal alien.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unauthorized¹

First recorded in 1595–1600; un- ¹( def ) + authorized ( def )

Example Sentences

Mohamad Moslimani and Jeffrey S. Passel for the Pew Research Center: What the data says about immigrants in the U.S. and Jeffrey S. Passel and Jens Manuel Krogstad: What we know about unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S.

From Slate

Gaetz would throw the Justice Department’s might behind Trump’s mass deportation plan, assisting in the identification and removal of millions of unauthorized immigrants.

From Slate

On social media, Trump supporters are already posting the hotline for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to report unauthorized migrants.

From Los Angeles Times

In order to get this clearance, Teixeira signed a "lifetime binding non-disclosure agreement" acknowledging that the "unauthorized disclosure of protected information could result in criminal charges", according to court documents.

From BBC

The White Stripes have dropped their lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump and his campaign after the musical duo sued him for the unauthorized use of their song "Seven Nation Army" two months ago.

From Salon

Related Words

• illegal
• illegitimate
• pirated
• unapproved
• unconstitutional
• unjustified
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