unauthorized (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/
Definition
Not having official permission or approval for something.
Examples
The company took legal action against the employee for unauthorized use of its trade secrets.
Access to the classified documents was strictly limited to authorized personnel.
She received an unauthorized biography that revealed many private details about her life.
How to Use unauthorized
- unauthorized by (prepositional phrase)
- Not given permission by a specific person or authority. — "His actions were unauthorized by the board of directors."
- unauthorized to (prepositional phrase)
- Not having the legal or official right to do something. — "The intern was unauthorized to sign contracts."
Synonyms of unauthorized
Words with a similar meaning to unauthorized:
Antonyms of unauthorized
Words with the opposite meaning to unauthorized:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary