unauthorized
adjectiveattested in dialogue
Not having any authority.
adjective
- 1
Not having any authority.
- 2
Without official authorization.
The dangers of scofflawry vary wildly. The person who illegally spits on the sidewalk remains disgusting, but clearly poses less risk to others than the company that illegally buries hazardous chemical waste in an unauthorized location.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English authorized English unauthorized From un- + authorized.
unanswered · That has not been answered or addressed.unarmed · Defenceless and lacking weapons.unattractive · Not handsome or beautiful or appealing.
unauthorized · Not having any authority.
unavailable · Not available.unavoidable · Impossible to avoid; bound to happen.unaware · Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge; unmindful.