unlicensed
adjective
un·li·censed
ˌən-ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st 
: not licensed: such as
a
: not authorized or permitted by a license
unlicensed merchandise
an unlicensed firearm
the unlicensed reproduction of books
b
: operating without a license
unlicensed vendors
an unlicensed electrician
unlicensed brokers
unlicensed drivers
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Unlabeled tubes of blood The incidents described by the CDC indicate the risks of patronizing unlicensed spa facilities.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
All 22 got them from unlicensed or untrained people in non-healthcare settings like homes and spas.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 24 Apr. 2024
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
All 22 got them from unlicensed or untrained people in non-healthcare settings like homes and spas.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Unlicensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlicensed. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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