Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unauthorized
Adjective
/ˌʌnɔːˈθɔːraɪzd/
Definition
Not having official permission or approval.
Examples
- The unauthorized access to the building triggered the alarm.
- She was penalized for making unauthorized changes to the document.
- His unauthorized use of the software resulted in a lawsuit.
Meaning
The term ‘unauthorized’ refers to actions or access that are not permitted by law or by those in authority.
Synonyms
- illegal
- unapproved
- illicit
- forbidden
- prohibited
