UNSANCTIONED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

unsanctioned

adjective

Definition of unsanctioned

as in unauthorized

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Recent Examples of unsanctioned 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 Additionally, six people were arrested Tuesday night on charges including disorderly conduct and eluding police in connection with another unsanctioned event in Long Branch, according to authorities. — Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026 Authorities in Oklahoma were looking for suspects Monday in a weekend shooting at an unsanctioned lakeside party packed with young adults that left at least 23 people injured, some critically, according to police and hospital officials. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 4 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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AssuranceAmerica determined that an unauthorized third party had gained access to a portion of its IT systems and copied some important files.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Officials have described him as an unauthorized immigrant but did not answer specific questions about his status.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of unauthorized

Adjective

The state attorney general claims that sports betting is regulated by the Arizona Department of Gaming and that operating an unapproved gambling operation within Arizona is against state laws.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Despite Iran's warning against using unapproved shipping lanes, vessels continued to take several routes through the waterway over the weekend.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Definition of unapproved

Adjective

The same report alleged that welders were unlicensed and gas machines were used without proper ventilation.

— Chris Quintana, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Years after unlicensed plumbing and electrical work wrapped up at SouthPark Swim & Tennis Club, the private south Charlotte club is still working to fix it.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Definition of unlicensed

Adjective

The smuggled animals, which were imported from both Hong Kong and Mexico without permits, included Mexican beaded lizards, Mexican box turtles and Yucatan box turtles and baby crocodiles, prosecutors said.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Lang calls Atterton, who’s in his prison cell with a smuggled phone, to tell him the job is done and that both Bailey-Brown and Sam have been terminated.

— Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026

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