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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Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communication line failure, theft, or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of the Media.
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USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
This approach can significantly reduce the attack surface and minimize the risk of unauthorized access and ensure that NHIs operate within a secure and controlled environment.
—Gregory Webb, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Preliminary findings indicate that an unauthorized person obtained certain files, which could contain personal data.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
What To Know Speaking to the LA Times, Chris Thomas, public information officer for the Palisade fire, said the latest unauthorized drone sightings which forced firefighting aircraft to leave the area were spotted around 4:40 p.m. on Friday.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
This approach can significantly reduce the attack surface and minimize the risk of unauthorized access and ensure that NHIs operate within a secure and controlled environment.
—Gregory Webb, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Preliminary findings indicate that an unauthorized person obtained certain files, which could contain personal data.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
What To Know Speaking to the LA Times, Chris Thomas, public information officer for the Palisade fire, said the latest unauthorized drone sightings which forced firefighting aircraft to leave the area were spotted around 4:40 p.m. on Friday.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Unauthorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unauthorized. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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