unapproved
adjective
un·ap·proved
ˌən-ə-ˈprüvd 
: not judged to be acceptable : not given official approval : not approved
drugs unapproved by the FDA
an unapproved credit card transaction
unapproved travel expenses
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Cardboard was being used as a cabinet cover over the floor sink, an unapproved use.
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Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Hunters may not move whole or field-dressed deer carcasses or unapproved parts outside of the management zone.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
On November 18, the FDA published a recall from Mangalm for all Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Products due to undeclared carmoisine, an unapproved color additive that can pose health concerns to consumers, the FDA said.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
The products contain carmoisine, an unapproved red food dye that may present health concerns to consumers.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Hunters may not move whole or field-dressed deer carcasses or unapproved parts outside of the management zone.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
On November 18, the FDA published a recall from Mangalm for all Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Products due to undeclared carmoisine, an unapproved color additive that can pose health concerns to consumers, the FDA said.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
The products contain carmoisine, an unapproved red food dye that may present health concerns to consumers.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapproved. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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