unauthorized
adjective
un·au·tho·rized
ˌən-ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd 
: not authorized : without authority or permission
an unauthorized biography
unauthorized communications
was unauthorized to act for her husband
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Continuous monitoring is necessary, especially for detecting unauthorized API calls or user access, anomalous data flows or excessive account privileges.
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Amir Khayat, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Successful advocacy emphasized unauthorized immigrants as integral community members — neighbors, coworkers and taxpayers — whose presence benefits all Americans.
—Chinyere Osuji, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
North American Aerospace Defense Command fighter aircraft intercepted a civilian aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday, marking the fifth unauthorized incursion this weekend.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2025
From 2002 to 2016, hundreds of thousands of Wells Fargo’s Community Bank employees opened millions of unauthorized or fraudulent accounts and other financial products to meet excessive sales goals.
—Catherine Muccigrosso
july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
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Amir Khayat, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Successful advocacy emphasized unauthorized immigrants as integral community members — neighbors, coworkers and taxpayers — whose presence benefits all Americans.
—Chinyere Osuji, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
North American Aerospace Defense Command fighter aircraft intercepted a civilian aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday, marking the fifth unauthorized incursion this weekend.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2025
From 2002 to 2016, hundreds of thousands of Wells Fargo’s Community Bank employees opened millions of unauthorized or fraudulent accounts and other financial products to meet excessive sales goals.
—Catherine Muccigrosso
july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
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“Unauthorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unauthorized. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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