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unauthorized

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


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Training for local and state police on countering unauthorized drone activity at the World Cup was part of a $500 million federal grant amid this growing threat to sporting events.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

FIFA's trademarks, names and symbols are protected by penalties for the unauthorized sale of World Cup merchandise.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“When attorneys extend their practice into jurisdictions where they are not licensed or allow staff to engage in unauthorized legal work in those jurisdictions, they put clients at risk.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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

It issued thirty fines for carrying Kodaks without a permit, thirty-seven for taking unauthorized photographs.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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