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unauthorized

/ˌʌnəˈθɒrɪzaɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does unauthorized mean?

adjective

Not authorized or approved; not having the necessary permission or authority.

Example

"The unauthorized access to the company's database was a serious security breach."

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