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单词 unsanctioned
释义

unsanctioned

adjective

un·​sanc·​tioned ˌən-ˈsaŋ(k)-shənd How to pronounce unsanctioned (audio)
: lacking effective or authoritative approval or consent : not sanctioned
an unsanctioned boxing match
… a solution unsanctioned by educated custom … Edward Finegan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But hundreds of other types of unsanctioned goods worth billions of dollars, including those found on the ship bound for Baltimore from St. Petersburg, Russia, continue to flow into U.S. ports. Juliet Linderman, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 But Russia continues to sell huge volumes of oil and natural gas, which remained largely unsanctioned, effectively funding its war machine and economy with cash from Western countries dependent on Russian energy exports. Ian Talley, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 In July 2019, Arthur Labinjo went missing while boat hopping at the Playpen the weekend of the Chicago Scene Boat Party, an unsanctioned tradition of boating enthusiasts linking up their vessels and partying. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 The new law was motivated by previous unsanctioned truck rally events, such as one held at the Volusia Ocean Center that attracted a massive turnout with many residents complaining about public urination, littering, and reckless behavior. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2022 After Wash filed myriad lawsuits against labels and producers over the unsanctioned use of her voice, the federal government introduced new legislation requiring proper vocal credit on albums and music videos. Katie Bain, Billboard, 20 July 2022 For the last two months, a group of families has been occupying Parker and started an unsanctioned summer program to protest the closure of the 74-year-old school in the Eastmont Hills neighborhood. Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 And the sewage and trash from unsanctioned RV encampments pollute the watersheds of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 Russia has managed to stay current on around $2.5 billion worth of foreign debt payments since the conflict in Ukraine began, largely by relying on that exemption and using unsanctioned Russian banks to send payments. Alexander Saeedy, WSJ, 24 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

unsanctioned

adjective

as in unauthorized

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unauthorized
  • unapproved
  • unlicensed
  • illicit
  • smuggled
  • bootleg
  • illegal
  • improper
  • contraband
  • criminal
  • felonious
  • wrongful
  • unlawful
  • under-the-table
  • prohibited
  • proscribed
  • forbidden
  • under-the-counter
  • outlawed
  • banned
  • illegitimate
  • disallowed
  • criminalized
  • interdicted
  • discouraged
  • barred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • permitted
  • authorized
  • licensed
  • endorsed
  • approved
  • sanctioned
  • promoted
  • legal
  • allowed
  • legitimate
  • supported
  • lawful
  • proper
  • correct
  • suggested
  • encouraged
  • decent
  • decorous
  • abetted
  • indorsed
  • seemly
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