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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Our top leaders should not be discussing what is clearly sensitive, likely classified information on unsanctioned platforms, like Signal.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
The obsession with that question serves as a convenient distraction from the broader implications of cabinet members or government officials communicating through private or unsanctioned channels.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
At a code violation hearing on Dec. 4, Mayo was fined $2,500 for an unsanctioned event, records show.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
This refers to the unsanctioned use of AI tools by teams without approval or oversight from IT or security departments.
—Art Gilliland, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
The obsession with that question serves as a convenient distraction from the broader implications of cabinet members or government officials communicating through private or unsanctioned channels.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
At a code violation hearing on Dec. 4, Mayo was fined $2,500 for an unsanctioned event, records show.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
This refers to the unsanctioned use of AI tools by teams without approval or oversight from IT or security departments.
—Art Gilliland, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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 23 May. 2025.
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