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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The North Korean government is increasingly executing civilians, including people found to be consuming unapproved foreign media, according to a report from the United Nations Human Rights Office.
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
But the search continues, and despite all those pitfalls, hospitals and physicians are using unapproved tests that are available to screen patients, often at exorbitant costs.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Health inspectors found unapproved rodent bait blocks and household spray available for use throughout the kitchen and near the mop sink.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Josh Court of BoaVida said the community has worked with a licensed electrician to inspect the system and found residents were causing problems by making unapproved changes.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
But the search continues, and despite all those pitfalls, hospitals and physicians are using unapproved tests that are available to screen patients, often at exorbitant costs.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Health inspectors found unapproved rodent bait blocks and household spray available for use throughout the kitchen and near the mop sink.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Josh Court of BoaVida said the community has worked with a licensed electrician to inspect the system and found residents were causing problems by making unapproved changes.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapproved. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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