Used in a Sentence

unsanctioned

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for unsanctioned.

Editorial note

Murder as a word is supposed to designate specifically unsanctioned, immoral killing.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Not sanctioned; not approved by a sanctioning body.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of unsanctioned gathered in one view.

adjective

Not sanctioned; not approved by a sanctioning body.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for unsanctioned.

adjective

Not sanctioned; not approved by a sanctioning body.

Example sentences

1

Murder as a word is supposed to designate specifically unsanctioned, immoral killing.

2

Many of these practices are unsanctioned and unofficial, but still essential for being able to do the job.

3

We have unsanctioned tournaments with large prize payouts so people are very much incentivized to play the best deck possible.

4

So I think that there is a difference between something that is fake and something that was unsanctioned.

5

That is, a societal necessity to prohibit unsanctioned killing of its members does not in any way imply a right to life.

6

There are two classes of play: sanctioned and unsanctioned (or tournament and casual).

7

There are unsanctioned (might get you banned) ways to convert ISK to $.

8

Thanks to the RBI I can rest easy without worrying about getting (unsanctioned) charges on my credit card from shady businesses.

9

If the customer base gets the idea that iTunes sync is a sometimes on-again-off-again unsanctioned affair, then that will be a pyrrhic victory for Palm.

10

Isn't it always possible to detect unsanctioned network traffic.

11

I wish there was a way to combat unsanctioned tracking without diminishing the value that legitimate, and user controlled, tracking and attribution tools provide.

12

They are however likely to get caught if they do noticeable attacks and risks their job if its unsanctioned, and risk the companies reputation if it is sanctioned.

Quote examples

1

Now if these things could be made without conflict materials or "artisanal miners" risking being buried in unsanctioned strip mining.

2

It is literally saying "You may not look upon this unsanctioned idea"

3

I have friends who "got married" in a legally unsanctioned way.

4

But I'll point out a lovely bit: "Bring Basements and Granny Flats into the Legal System There are thousands of unsanctioned housing units across the city in basements and above garages — but the city doesn’t recognize them.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use unsanctioned in a sentence?

Murder as a word is supposed to designate specifically unsanctioned, immoral killing.

What does unsanctioned mean?

Not sanctioned; not approved by a sanctioning body.

What part of speech is unsanctioned?

unsanctioned is commonly used as adjective.