undeclared
adjective
un·de·clared
ˌən-di-ˈklerd 
: not announced or openly acknowledged : not stated or decided in an official way : not declared
an undeclared war
an undeclared presidential candidate
a student with an undeclared major
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Costco has recalled its caramel mini beignets after finding that some packages may include an undeclared allergen.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
As regulatory scrutiny increases across fashion and luxury — particularly around material claims and greenwashing, undeclared textile blending and counterfeiting — brands face rising financial and reputational risks.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
The Khapra beetle, touted as the world's most invasive grain pest, was found in Detroit's Airport on April 18, 2025, when a traveler returning from Lebanon was sent to secondary inspection after undeclared seeds were discovered in their luggage.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Insurers are generally the ones who make the final determination as to whether something like an undeclared act of war or civil unrest has occurred, French said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
As regulatory scrutiny increases across fashion and luxury — particularly around material claims and greenwashing, undeclared textile blending and counterfeiting — brands face rising financial and reputational risks.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
The Khapra beetle, touted as the world's most invasive grain pest, was found in Detroit's Airport on April 18, 2025, when a traveler returning from Lebanon was sent to secondary inspection after undeclared seeds were discovered in their luggage.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Insurers are generally the ones who make the final determination as to whether something like an undeclared act of war or civil unrest has occurred, French said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Undeclared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeclared. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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