unauthorised
Done without approval
Unauthorised is the British spelling of unauthorized, describing actions, access, or persons lacking official permission or approval.
Banks flag unauthorised transactions on your account; companies warn against unauthorised use of their logos; buildings post signs prohibiting unauthorised personnel.
The word implies that proper channels exist for granting permission, but they weren't followed.
Not allowed
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- illegalForbidden by statute
- unlawfulForbidden by statute
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
restricted · outlawed · unsanctioned · unlicensed · unapproved · unpermitted · interdicted · verboten
Illegal covert transport
- bootleggingIllegal alcohol production/sale
- piracySeaborne theft or bootlegging
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
black-market · poaching · squatting · embezzlement · laundering · trafficking · forgery · misconduct
Unauthorized entry into space
- breachBreaking of agreement
- hackShortcut or breach
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
penetration · entry · login · trespass · incursion · backdoor · exploit · vulnerability
Unlawful entrant on property
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
encroachment · invasion · overstepping · transgression · violation · prowler · squatter · gatecrashing
forbidden
Not allowed
prohibited · restricted · outlawed · unsanctioned · unlicensed · unapproved · unpermitted · interdicted · verboten · taboo
smuggling
Illegal covert transport
- bootleggingIllegal alcohol production/sale
- piracySeaborne theft or bootlegging
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
fraud · black-market · poaching · squatting · embezzlement · laundering · trafficking · forgery · misconduct · corruption
intrusion
Unauthorized entry into space
infiltration · penetration · entry · login · trespass · incursion · backdoor · exploit · vulnerability · cyberattack
trespasser
Unlawful entrant on property
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
unwelcome · encroachment · invasion · overstepping · transgression · violation · prowler · squatter · gatecrashing · impersonation
unauthorisedauthorised
Formally permitted or empowered
authorized · permitted · approved · sanctioned · allowed
unauthorisedofficial
Authority-sanctioned person or status
commissioned · legitimate · certified · registered · recognized
authority, authorize, authorized, authors, unauthorized, authored, preauthorization, authoritative, authorization