unsanctioned
adjective
un·sanc·tioned
ˌən-ˈsaŋ(k)-shənd 
: lacking effective or authoritative approval or consent : not sanctioned
an unsanctioned boxing match
… a solution unsanctioned by educated custom …—
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The unsanctioned derby has grown in popularity over its nearly two decade run — last year drawing 7,000 enthusiasts from across the county to the residential streets.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The removal was unsanctioned, according to a Ward 3 newsletter published on Sep. 15.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
And if Russia experiences civilian-military instability, the chances of unsanctioned use could go up.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2023
Season 2 transitions to the perspective of senior officers, turning an eye towards corruption, LGBTQ discrimination, and how much responsibility the military bears for unsanctioned violence within its ranks.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 30 May 2024
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The removal was unsanctioned, according to a Ward 3 newsletter published on Sep. 15.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
And if Russia experiences civilian-military instability, the chances of unsanctioned use could go up.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2023
Season 2 transitions to the perspective of senior officers, turning an eye towards corruption, LGBTQ discrimination, and how much responsibility the military bears for unsanctioned violence within its ranks.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unsanctioned
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“Unsanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanctioned. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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