unauthorized

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not authorized or sanctioned by a person or organization.

  - "The employee accessed the system unauthorizedly."
  - "The protest was unauthorized and dispersed by police."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unauthorized
authorize , prizes , surprises

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Variants

List of all variants of unauthorized that leads to same result
unauthorized

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Etymology

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From un- 'not' + authorized 'granted permission'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unauthorized' first appeared in print in the 15th century.

2. In computing, 'unauthorized access' is also known as 'hacking'.

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Related Concepts

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1. unauthorized access: Gaining entry or usage of a system, network, or information without proper authorization.

2. unauthorized action: Performing an activity or making a decision without proper authorization or approval.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unauthorized' is often used in contexts of rebellion or defiance, such as in stories of pirates or hackers.

How to Memorize "unauthorized"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person trying to enter a restricted area without permission.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of trespassing or intrusion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Unsanctioned Access Prohibited'.

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