unauthorized

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FIFA's trademarks, names and symbols are protected by penalties for the unauthorized sale of World Cup merchandise.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“We will be deploying drone mitigation and interception teams with capabilities to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity that threatens aviation safety or the public around venues at major events,” Grandy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The State Council, China’s cabinet, said Monday that the government will prohibit the unauthorized export or use of state-restricted goods, technology, services and data, according to rules approved in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“As is our regular practice, we send copyright notices to unauthorized websites that post copyrighted content from CBS and our network/studio talent,” the spokesperson asserted, insisting the copyright enforcement was simply routine intellectual-property protection.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

It issued thirty fines for carrying Kodaks without a permit, thirty-seven for taking unauthorized photographs.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson