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UNAUTHORISED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unauthorised mean?
• UNAUTHORISED (adjective)
The adjective UNAUTHORISED has 2 senses:
1. not endowed with authority
2. without official authorization
Familiarity information: UNAUTHORISED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not endowed with authority
Synonyms:
unauthorised; unauthorized
Similar:
self-appointed (designated or chosen by yourself)
unaccredited; unlicenced; unlicensed (lacking official approval)
Also:
illegitimate (of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful)
unofficial (not having official authority or sanction)
Attribute:
authorisation; authorization; mandate (a document giving an official instruction or command)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Without official authorization
Synonyms:
unauthorised; unauthorized; wildcat
Context example:
wildcat work stoppage
Similar:
unofficial (not having official authority or sanction)
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