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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Lower-skilled workers, at times unauthorized, play central roles in various industries, including construction, restaurants and manufacturing.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Many publishers, including Forbes, have sued AI companies, accusing them of copyright infringement for unauthorized use of content.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The couple also are accused of signing leases for dwellings to house the unauthorized employees who worked in their restaurants, according to an indictment filed in federal court.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
The judge reasoned the NFL can logically decide to limit the sale of its products through unauthorized retailers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 July 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Many publishers, including Forbes, have sued AI companies, accusing them of copyright infringement for unauthorized use of content.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The couple also are accused of signing leases for dwellings to house the unauthorized employees who worked in their restaurants, according to an indictment filed in federal court.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
The judge reasoned the NFL can logically decide to limit the sale of its products through unauthorized retailers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 July 2025
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“Unauthorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unauthorized. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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