Unlicensed

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlaɪsənst/

Definitions of unlicensed

adjective describing something that does not have the necessary license or permission

Example Sentences

A1 He was caught driving with an unlicensed vehicle.

A2 She was selling unlicensed DVDs on the street corner.

B1 The restaurant was shut down for serving unlicensed alcohol.

B2 The company faced a lawsuit for using unlicensed software.

C1 The artist was fined for performing with unlicensed music.

C2 The unlicensed doctor was arrested for practicing medicine without a license.

Examples of unlicensed in a Sentence

formal Operating a vehicle with unlicensed drivers is against the law.

informal You shouldn't let unlicensed drivers behind the wheel.

slang Having unlicensed drivers on the road is a major no-no.

figurative Allowing unlicensed individuals to take control can lead to a crash in more ways than one.

Grammatical Forms of unlicensed

• past tense: unlicensed
• plural: unlicensed
• comparative: more unlicensed
• superlative: most unlicensed
• present tense: unlicense
• future tense: will unlicense
• perfect tense: have unlicensed
• continuous tense: is unlicensing
• singular: unlicensed
• positive degree: unlicensed
• infinitive: to unlicense
• gerund: unlicensing
• participle: unlicensed

Origin and Evolution of unlicensed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unlicensed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'licensed' meaning 'having official permission'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unlicensed' has retained its original meaning of lacking official permission or authorization, but has also come to be used in various contexts such as unlicensed software, unlicensed businesses, etc.