unauthorised

Definitions of unauthorised
  1. adjective
    not endowed with authority
    synonyms: unauthorized
    self-appointed
    designated or chosen by yourself
    unaccredited, unlicenced, unlicensed
    lacking official approval
    illegitimate
    of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful
    unofficial
    not having official authority or sanction
  2. adjective
    without official authorization
    synonyms: unauthorized, wildcat
    unofficial
    not having official authority or sanction
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