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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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
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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
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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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