Unauthorized Definition & Meaning

unauthorized
adjective
  1. not endowed with authority
  2. without official authorization; "an unauthorized strike"; "wildcat work stoppage"

"Unauthorized" in song lyrics

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  • "Acid rain tarnished skies, I'm unauthorized"
    June Marx — Tricks of the Trade
  • "inject vaccinations of elimination armies unauthorized"
    The Psycho Realm f/ B-Real — R. U. Experienced
  • "Stronger minds reconnaissance flow unauthorized"
    Twin Perils — Unauthorized

Usage tips for "unauthorized"

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