unsanctioned
adjective
un·sanc·tioned
ˌən-ˈsaŋ(k)-shənd 
: lacking effective or authoritative approval or consent : not sanctioned
an unsanctioned boxing match
… a solution unsanctioned by educated custom …—
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Amid the charm offensive, Bankman-Fried even conducted an unsanctioned interview with conservative TV host Tucker Carlson from prison in March 2025.
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Camila Grigera Naon,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
When an employee deployed an unsanctioned file-sharing application a decade ago, the primary risk was data exposure.
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Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
The Cherry Bombs, an unsanctioned USL W League team named after a 1976 punk anthem and based in the Pacific Northwest city, not only won their first match but also sold out their inaugural kits after launching a loud campaign.
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Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Digital flyers for this unsanctioned event have been circulating on social media, according to the Fresno Police Department.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Camila Grigera Naon,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
When an employee deployed an unsanctioned file-sharing application a decade ago, the primary risk was data exposure.
—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
The Cherry Bombs, an unsanctioned USL W League team named after a 1976 punk anthem and based in the Pacific Northwest city, not only won their first match but also sold out their inaugural kits after launching a loud campaign.
—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Digital flyers for this unsanctioned event have been circulating on social media, according to the Fresno Police Department.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsanctioned
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“Unsanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanctioned. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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