| Main Entry: |
unauthorized |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
not sanctioned, permitted |
Synonyms: |
crooked*,
dirty*,
illegal,
illegitimate, no-no, off base, out of bounds, out of line, over the line, pirated,
shady*, unapproved, unconstitutional, under the table, unjustified, unlawful, unofficial, unsanctioned,
unwarranted, wildcat, wrongful
|
Antonyms: |
allowable, authorized, official, permitted
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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