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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The county launched a new webpage to connect local businesses with relief resources and posted signage to deter unauthorized use and access to county property.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Attackers often use evil twin access points (fake wireless networks that mimic legitimate ones) to intercept traffic, steal credentials and gain unauthorized access.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Musk had donated roughly $38 million to the AI company and argues the amount was used for unauthorized commercial purposes instead.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 4 May 2026
That includes setting firm timelines for congressional approval and prohibiting funding for unauthorized conflicts.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Attackers often use evil twin access points (fake wireless networks that mimic legitimate ones) to intercept traffic, steal credentials and gain unauthorized access.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Musk had donated roughly $38 million to the AI company and argues the amount was used for unauthorized commercial purposes instead.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 4 May 2026
That includes setting firm timelines for congressional approval and prohibiting funding for unauthorized conflicts.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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“Unauthorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unauthorized. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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