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unauthorized

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


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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

Bolton was accused of sharing classified files by email with two "unauthorized individuals" who have not been identified but are believed to be his wife and daughter.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It stops law enforcement agents, including federal agents, from “providing unauthorized access, disruption, modification, or seizure of voter rolls, voter lists, or certified voting technology,” without a court order.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

The same was true of the water hole, where unauthorized games of hockey were played during the winter.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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