Unlicensed

Pronunciation: /ənˈlaɪsənst/

Unlicensed (adjective)

  1. Not having permission or approval to do something or use something.
  2. Lacking a legal document that permits a person to perform a specific activity.

Examples

  • The unlicensed activity was reported to the authorities.
  • The unlicensed driver was pulled over by the police.

Common collocations: unlicensed operation, unlicensed practice, unlicensed driver, unlicensed business

Synonyms of Unlicensed

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Unlicensed

  • Having official permission to operate.