unauthorized
adjective/ʌnˈɔθərˌaɪzd/
Frequency rank: #7,088 most common English word
Meaning
done without official permission or approval.
Example sentence
The security team discovered unauthorized access to the company's database.
Synonyms & related words
- illegal
- unlawful
- unsanctioned
- unofficial
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