unauthorized

/'ʌn'ɔ:θəraizd/
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unauthorized

The employee accessed the unauthorized file on the secure server.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not having official permission or approval: Describes an action, activity, or entity that is done or exists without the formal consent or sanction of a person or body in authority.
    • Not endowed with legitimate power or authority: Describes a person or entity that lacks the official right or power to perform a specific action.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The company fired an employee for making an unauthorized copy of confidential files.
    • An unauthorized biography of the celebrity was published, containing many unverified claims.
    • Access to this server room is strictly prohibited for unauthorized personnel.
Advanced Usage
  • "unauthorized access": Gaining entry to a computer system, network, or physical location without permission.
    • The hacker was charged with unauthorized access to a government database.
  • "unauthorized use": Employing something, such as a credit card, trademark, or property, without the owner's consent.
    • The artist sued the company for the unauthorized use of her painting in their advertisement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unauthorised (adj): The British English spelling of "unauthorized".
  • Authorize (v): To give official permission for or approval to.
    • The manager must authorize all expenditures over $1,000.
  • Authorization (n): Official permission or approval.
    • You need written authorization from the director to proceed.
Synonyms
  • Unsanctioned: Not approved or authorized by an authority.
  • Illicit: Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
  • Unofficial: Not officially authorized or confirmed.
Antonyms
  • Authorized: Having official permission or approval.
  • Legitimate: Conforming to the law or to rules; valid.
  • Sanctioned: Officially approved or authorized.
Related Phrases
  • "Without authorization": A phrase with the same meaning as "unauthorized".
    • He entered the building without authorization.
  • "Beyond one's authority": Acting outside the scope of one's official power.
    • Signing that contract was beyond her authority.
unauthorized

The employee accessed the unauthorized file on the secure server.

Adjective
  1. without official authorization
    • an unauthorized strike
    • wildcat work stoppage
  2. not endowed with authority

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