unauthorized
adjective
un·au·tho·rized
ˌən-ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd 
: not authorized : without authority or permission
an unauthorized biography
unauthorized communications
was unauthorized to act for her husband
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Fair enough, as long as baby Halo isn’t doing any unauthorized sponsorships anytime soon.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Cyber Protect Advanced enables remote device management, including data wiping, to prevent unauthorized access.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
In 2023, a prominent incident involving Zoom allowed hackers to gain unauthorized access to private meetings and sensitive data.
—Jody Brazil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The organization said Choi ran with the assistance of two unauthorized people riding the course on electric bicycles, which obstructed runners.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Cyber Protect Advanced enables remote device management, including data wiping, to prevent unauthorized access.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
In 2023, a prominent incident involving Zoom allowed hackers to gain unauthorized access to private meetings and sensitive data.
—Jody Brazil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The organization said Choi ran with the assistance of two unauthorized people riding the course on electric bicycles, which obstructed runners.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unauthorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unauthorized. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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