Unauthorized

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Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/

Definitions of unauthorized

noun a person who does not have official permission or approval

Example Sentences

A1 Unauthorized access to the building is not allowed.

A2 The unauthorized entry into the restricted area resulted in a security breach.

B1 The company has a strict policy against unauthorized distribution of confidential information.

B2 Unauthorized use of company resources will result in disciplinary action.

C1 The unauthorized modification of the software code led to system errors.

C2 The unauthorized reproduction of the artwork violated copyright laws.

adjective not having official permission or approval

Example Sentences

A1 Using unauthorized software is not allowed.

A2 The unauthorized access to the building was reported to security.

B1 Downloading unauthorized files may put your computer at risk.

B2 The company faced legal consequences for unauthorized use of customer data.

C1 The unauthorized modification of the contract led to disputes between the parties involved.

C2 The unauthorized disclosure of classified information resulted in a national security breach.

Examples of unauthorized in a Sentence

formal The employee was terminated for accessing unauthorized files on the company server.

informal I heard he got in trouble for looking at unauthorized stuff on his work computer.

slang She got busted for checking out unauthorized content online.

figurative Opening that door without permission is like entering an unauthorized zone.

Grammatical Forms of unauthorized

past tense

unauthorized

plural

unauthorized

comparative

more unauthorized

superlative

most unauthorized

present tense

unauthorize

future tense

will unauthorized

perfect tense

has unauthorized

continuous tense

is unauthorized

singular

unauthorized

positive degree

authorized

infinitive

to unauthorized

gerund

unauthorizing

participle

unauthorized

Origin and Evolution of unauthorized

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unauthorized' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' combined with the word 'authorized' which means to give official permission or approval.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unauthorized' has maintained its original meaning of lacking official permission or approval since its first known use in the early 17th century. However, with the advancement of technology and the internet, the term has also been used in the context of unauthorized access to digital information or systems.