adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not licensed; not officially authorized.

   "Since then, three more babies have died in unlicensed child-care programs in Virginia."

2. 2
   Without permission.
3. 3
   Free from requiring a license.

Adjective

1. 1
   lacking official approval wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bannedbarredbootlegcontrabandforbadeforbid

Antonyms

All antonyms

licensed

Example

More examples

"Keep away from the unlicensed taxis."

Etymology

From un- + licensed.

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