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

This reduces the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access to confidential information during the training process.

From Science Daily

Federal agents, local police officers and National Guard soldiers could be redeployed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deal with unauthorized immigrants.

From New York Times

Thousands of companies have exploited its porousness by plucking workers from the ranks of unauthorized migrants, sometimes with impunity.

From New York Times

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

Related Words

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