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unsanctioned

/ˌʌnsænˈtʃɪənd/ adjective · British & US
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What does unsanctioned mean?

adjective

Not officially approved or authorized; not sanctioned or endorsed.

Example

"The unsanctioned protest was met with a heavy police presence."

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