unauthorized — not having official permission or approval
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having official permission or approval
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy made an unauthorized detour to eat half the pizza.
- Unauthorized parking in this area will result in a fine.
- My cat made an unauthorized raid on the tuna can while I wasn't looking.
unauthorized
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/]
not having official permission or approval
Sneaking in without permission
Only organized papers get authorized!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from the Latin 'auctor' (originator, authority figure), which gave rise to the English verb 'authorize' (to give official permission). The negative prefix 'un-' and past participle suffix '-ed' were added to create 'unauthorized', meaning lacking official permission or approval.
Breakdown
un- (not) + author (from Latin auctor, one with authority) + -ize (to make or do; suffix forming verbs) + -ed (past participle suffix). The result expresses an action or state lacking official authorization.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy made an unauthorized detour to eat half the pizza.”
“Unauthorized parking in this area will result in a fine.”
“My cat made an unauthorized raid on the tuna can while I wasn't looking.”
“The company fired the employee for unauthorized sharing of confidential information.”
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