unlicensed
Americanadjective
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having no license.
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done or undertaken without license or permission; unauthorized.
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unrestrained; unbridled.
adjective
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having no licence
an unlicensed restaurant
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without permission; unauthorized
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unrestrained or lawless
Etymology
Origin of unlicensed
First recorded in 1600–10; un- 1 + license ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Ministers say they are worried about the risks stemming from the unlicensed market, such as companies not following laws and guidelines aimed at protecting customers.
From BBC
Bare-knuckle is the oldest form of boxing but became associated with unlicensed fights on wastelands after The Marquess of Queensberry rules were introduced in 1867, which insisted on gloves.
From BBC
However, the loads were diverted to unlicensed dumps around the country.
From BBC
The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office filed criminal charges against five people attempting to do unlicensed contract work on land damaged or destroyed in the Eaton fire.
From Los Angeles Times
Council members were hesitant to believe that a projected tax income increase of $70 million in its first year was realistic, especially when collecting from unlicensed businesses that are hard to track down.
From Los Angeles Times
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