unsanctioned
adjective
un·sanc·tioned
ˌən-ˈsaŋ(k)-shənd 
: lacking effective or authoritative approval or consent : not sanctioned
an unsanctioned boxing match
… a solution unsanctioned by educated custom …—
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The removal was unsanctioned, according to a Ward 3 newsletter published on Sep. 15.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
And if Russia experiences civilian-military instability, the chances of unsanctioned use could go up.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2023
Season 2 transitions to the perspective of senior officers, turning an eye towards corruption, LGBTQ discrimination, and how much responsibility the military bears for unsanctioned violence within its ranks.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 30 May 2024
Ng was not a candidate in the unsanctioned primaries but urged the public to vote for their winners in the official legislative elections, according to the ruling.
—Siuming Ho / Bloomberg, TIME, 30 May 2024
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Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
And if Russia experiences civilian-military instability, the chances of unsanctioned use could go up.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2023
Season 2 transitions to the perspective of senior officers, turning an eye towards corruption, LGBTQ discrimination, and how much responsibility the military bears for unsanctioned violence within its ranks.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 30 May 2024
Ng was not a candidate in the unsanctioned primaries but urged the public to vote for their winners in the official legislative elections, according to the ruling.
—Siuming Ho / Bloomberg, TIME, 30 May 2024
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“Unsanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanctioned. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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