unlicensed
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˌʌnˈlaɪsənst/ / [ˌʌnˈlaɪsn̩st]
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English licensed English unlicensed From un- + licensed.
- Not licensed; not officially authorized.
“Since then, three more babies have died in unlicensed child-care programs in Virginia.”
- Without permission.
- Free from requiring a license.