unsanctioned

adjective

un·​sanc·​tioned ˌən-ˈsaŋ(k)-shənd How to pronounce unsanctioned (audio)
: lacking effective or authoritative approval or consent : not sanctioned
an unsanctioned boxing match
… a solution unsanctioned by educated custom …Edward Finegan

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The unsanctioned race, which was first held in 1971 and would inspire a movie starring Burt Reynolds and Roger Moore, saw competitors try to drive from New York to Los Angeles as quickly as possible. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 In fact, 65% of unsanctioned SaaS apps are adopted without IT’s involvement, and 59% of IT leaders say SaaS sprawl is hard to manage. Corey Elinburg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 The same fraternity has held unsanctioned parties in years past and there have been no indications of violence, Henry added. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Later, Sly got up to yell at someone who had tried to make an unsanctioned entrance into the room. Timothy Crouse, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsanctioned

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsanctioned was in 1785

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“Unsanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanctioned. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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