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unauthorized

[uhn-aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ʌnˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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The FAA estimates it receives more than 100 reports of drone sightings near airports every month, despite regulations prohibiting unauthorised drone operations in the vicinity.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The agency warns that unauthorised operators may face "stiff fines and criminal charges, including possible jail time".

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Many of the deaths were young people swimming in unauthorised areas to escape the searing heat.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The inspector ordered her to cease using the building as a dwelling, remove the unauthorised structure and demolish the "unlawful extension" to the barn.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“It is a matter for the Commander-in-Chief to decide whether there should be an investigation into the question of the unauthorised evacuation of Spion Kop.”

From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 by Creswicke, Louis




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