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unauthorized

 

[ ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

access

Not officially allowed to do something or go somewhere

Synonyms

forbidden, prohibited, unapproved

Examples of usage

  • He was caught trespassing on unauthorized property.
  • The unauthorized person was asked to leave the premises immediately.
Context #2 | Noun

law

Someone who does not have the official permission to do something or go somewhere

Synonyms

interloper, intruder, trespasser

Examples of usage

  • The company sued the unauthorized for breach of contract.
  • Unauthorized access to the database is strictly prohibited.

Translations

Translations of the word "unauthorized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não autorizado

🇮🇳 अनधिकृत

🇩🇪 nicht autorisiert

🇮🇩 tidak sah

🇺🇦 несанкціонований

🇵🇱 nieautoryzowany

🇯🇵 無許可

🇫🇷 non autorisé

🇪🇸 no autorizado

🇹🇷 yetkisiz

🇰🇷 허가되지 않음

🇸🇦 غير مصرح به

🇨🇿 neoprávněný

🇸🇰 neoprávnený

🇨🇳 未授权

🇸🇮 nepooblaščen

🇮🇸 óheimill

🇰🇿 рұқсат етілмеген

🇬🇪 უფლებამოსილი არ არის

🇦🇿 icazəsiz

🇲🇽 no autorizado

Etymology

The word 'unauthorized' originated in the mid-19th century, formed by adding the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' to the word 'authorized'. It has been commonly used in legal contexts to refer to actions or access that are not officially permitted.

See also: authorizing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,181 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.