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Unpermitted - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

unpermitted

/ʌnpərˈmɪtɪd/ /ʌnpəˈmɪtɪd/

Definition:

Not allowed or authorized by rules or laws.

Synonyms:

unauthorized, prohibited, forbidden, illegal, banned

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

permitted, allowed, authorized

Common Collocations:

unpermitted access, unpermitted use, unpermitted activity, unpermitted entry

Derivatives:

unpermissibly, unpermittedness

Usage Tips:

Use "unpermitted" to describe actions or things that lack official approval or violate rules.

Common Phrases:

unpermitted intrusion, unpermitted construction, unpermitted alteration

Etymology:

Derived from "un-" (not) + "permitted," from Latin "permittere" (to allow).

Examples:

  • 1. The construction was halted due to unpermitted modifications.
  • 2. She faced fines for unperitted use of the property.
  • 3. Unperitted parking in this zone will result in a ticket.
  • 4. The software blocks any unperitted changes to the system settings.

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