unregistered

adjective

un·​reg·​is·​tered ˌən-ˈre-jə-stərd How to pronounce unregistered (audio)
: not registered: such as
a
: not having entered one's name on a voting list
unregistered voters
b
: unrecorded or not filed in the place provided by law
an unregistered motor vehicle
c
: not recorded with or certified by an appropriate breeders' association
unregistered cattle

Examples of unregistered in a Sentence

an unregistered car
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The Regulatory Crossroads Under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler (2021-2025), yield-bearing crypto products were treated as unregistered securities, effectively shutting down much of the market. Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 In a separate Securities and Exchange Commission civil complaint, Singh and his company were accused of fraudulently raising money from investors through unregistered securities and related anti-fraud violations. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025 One was not available and the other appeared to be unregistered and available to purchase. Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 22 May 2025 Petitions collected by ineligible people or unregistered individuals who violate the 25-petition cap would not be counted toward the number of signatures required for ballot placement. Dara Kam, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unregistered

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unregistered was in 1603

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“Unregistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unregistered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

unregistered

adjective
un·​reg·​is·​tered
ˌən-ˈre-jə-stərd
: not registered
charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle
see also unregistered security at security
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