unapproved

adjective

un·​ap·​proved ˌən-ə-ˈprüvd How to pronounce unapproved (audio)
: not judged to be acceptable : not given official approval : not approved
drugs unapproved by the FDA
an unapproved credit card transaction
unapproved travel expenses

Examples of unapproved in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead of doing the bare minimum in a role and leaving the business with the remnants of their energy, some employees are taking unplanned and unapproved breaks from the office to recharge and recover. Rick Hammell, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 In the second incident that summer, SpaceX used an unapproved rocket propellant farm for the EchoStar XXIV/Jupiter mission on July 28, for which the FAA is proposing a $283,009 civil penalty. Andrea Guzmán, Chron, 18 Sep. 2024 For example, the bill stipulates that anyone using cannabis or its extracts for unapproved purposes will face a fine of up to 60,000 baht ($1,803). Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 In a July 2023 launch, the FAA alleged SpaceX used an unapproved rocket propellant farm as its fuel supplier. Avery Lotz, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unapproved 

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Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unapproved was in 1667

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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapproved. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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