unpermitted
Done without approval
Unpermitted describes something done without official permission or authorization.
An unpermitted construction project lacks the required building permits.
Unpermitted work may need to be torn out or brought up to code before a property can be sold.
The word appears most often in contexts involving building, zoning, or regulatory compliance.
Not officially permitted
- unsanctionedNot officially permitted
- unapprovedNot officially permitted
- unlicensedWithout official permit
- unaccreditedLacking official authorization
unendorsed · unratified · uncertified · unregistered · undocumented · unofficial · illegitimate · improper
Officially not permitted
- forbiddenNot allowed
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- barredBlocked from entry
- disallowedOfficially not permitted
verboten · taboo · proscribed · interdicted · vetoed · embargoed · censored · blocked
Forbidden by statute
- illicitProhibited by law
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- feloniousRelating to major crimes
- contrabandProhibited trade goods
bootleg · smuggled · black-market · pirated · fraudulent · outlawed · banned · under-the-table
Limited in scope
- limitedRestricted in extent
- controlledKept within limits
- regulatedMade to follow rules
- constrainedForced into narrow limits
confined · cordoned · gated · fenced · quarantined · sealed · closed · inaccessible
Concealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
- secretConcealed information
- furtiveSecretive and sly
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
undercover · stealthy · hidden · concealed · underground · backdoor · hush-hush · undetected
unauthorized
Not officially permitted
- unsanctionedNot officially permitted
- unapprovedNot officially permitted
- unlicensedWithout official permit
unaccredited · unendorsed · unratified · uncertified · unregistered · undocumented · unofficial · illegitimate · improper · irregular
prohibited
Officially not permitted
disallowed · verboten · taboo · proscribed · interdicted · vetoed · embargoed · censored · blocked · off-limits
unlawful
Forbidden by statute
contraband · bootleg · smuggled · black-market · pirated · fraudulent · outlawed · banned · under-the-table · lawbreaking
restricted
Limited in scope
- limitedRestricted in extent
- controlledKept within limits
- regulatedMade to follow rules
constrained · confined · cordoned · gated · fenced · quarantined · sealed · closed · inaccessible · out-of-bounds
clandestine
Concealed from authorities
surreptitious · undercover · stealthy · hidden · concealed · underground · backdoor · hush-hush · undetected
- Forbiddenforbidden, prohibited, banned, not allowed, off-limits
- property traitsspacious, cozy, rundown, dilapidated, vacant
unpermittedpermitted
Granted leave to proceed
authorized · allowed · sanctioned · approved · licensed
permit, permission, permitted, permissible, permitting, permits, permissive, impermissible, permissibility