unlicenced

Thân thiện

The driver was caught operating an unlicenced taxi.

Definition

Adjective: - Lacking official approval or permission: Not having a formal license or authorization that is required by law or regulation. This describes a person, activity, or entity operating without the necessary official sanction.

Usage

The adjective "unlicenced" is used to describe a state of not having a license. It is typically placed before a noun or used after a linking verb like "is" or "was." - It is important to note that the spelling "unlicenced" is primarily used in British English. The more common spelling, especially in American English, is "unlicensed." Both spellings have the same meaning.

Examples

• The authorities shut down the unlicenced street vendor.
• It is illegal to drive an unlicenced vehicle on public roads.
• She worked as an unlicenced practitioner, which concerned the professional board.
• The broadcast was deemed illegal because it used unlicenced radio frequencies.

Advanced Usage

• "unlicenced premises": A building or property being used for a purpose (e.g., selling alcohol) without the required legal permit.
  • The police raided the unlicenced premises.
• In formal or legal contexts, the term emphasizes the illegality or lack of compliance with regulatory standards.

Variants and Related Words

• Unlicensed (adj.): The standard American English spelling of "unlicenced." It is the more universally recognized form.
  • He operated an unlicensed taxi service.
• Licence/License (n.): The official document or permission itself. ("Licence" is UK English; "License" is US English).
• License (v.): To grant official permission.
• Unlicensed (adj.): Can also imply a broader sense of being not officially sanctioned or approved, beyond just a physical document.

Synonyms

• Unauthorized: Not having official permission.
• Illegal: Contrary to or forbidden by law.
• Unapproved: Not having received official consent or sanction.
• Uncertified: Not having official certification.

Antonyms

• Licensed/Licenced: Having official permission.
• Authorized: Having been given official power or permission.
• Legal: Permitted by law.
• Certified: Officially recognized as meeting a standard.

Notes on Spelling and Usage

• "Unlicenced" is a valid but less common variant of "unlicensed." For clarity and wider understanding, especially in international contexts, "unlicensed" is generally preferred.
• The word is formed by adding the prefix "un-" (meaning "not") to the past participle "licenced," creating a negative adjective.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking official approval

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unaccredited
• unlicensed