adjective
unlicensed
uhn-LEYE-suhnst
adjective
1
Not holding an official licence; not authorized.
"He was fined for driving an unlicensed vehicle."
"The clinic was shut down for operating unlicensed."
How to Use Unlicensed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOperating or existing without the official permission or licence required.
Common pairings
unlicensed driver
unlicensed premises
unlicensed software
Word Forms
more unlicensed comparative, most unlicensed superlative
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Etymology
From "un-" + "licensed."