au·thor·ized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd]
adjective
1.
given or endowed with authority: an authorized agent.
2.
duly sanctioned.

Origin:
authorize + -ed2

qua·si-au·thor·ized, adjective
self-au·thor·ized, adjective
un·au·thor·ized, adjective
well-au·thor·ized, adjective
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unauthorized or unauthorised (ʌnˈɔːθəˌraɪzd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not having official permission
 
unauthorised or unauthorised
 
adj

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Word Origin & History

unauthorized
1596, from un- (1) "not" + pp. of authorize.
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Example sentences
It may also help inexpensive chips lock unauthorized users out of cell phones,
  pagers or payment cards.
The following explains unauthorized credit card charges.
Each bank sets its own policy regarding a business customer's liability related
  to unauthorized electronic transfers.
In the past, users have reported that they are missing messages as a result of
  unauthorized access.
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