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adjective un·reg·u·lat·ed \ˌən-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-təd also -ˈrā-\

Definition of unregulated

: not regulated: such asa : disorderly, chaotic unregulated habits an unregulated mindb : not controlled by regulation unregulated fishing an unregulated industry

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First Known Use of unregulated

circa 1623

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