What are the opposite words for unauthorized?
Authorized refers to the permission or approval given to someone or something to do a certain task or take a specific action. The antonym for unauthorized is authorized. The term refers to the lawful or legitimate character of an act or action. When something is done or conducted in accordance with prescribed regulations or legal processes, it is authorized. This means that there is approval, permission, or official consent for the activity. Other antonyms for unauthorized include legal, legitimate, lawful, permitted, sanctioned, and approved. Conversely, the synonyms of unauthorized include illegal, illicit, unapproved, prohibited, and unlicensed. Thus, the choice of words used in communication can have significant implications on the meaning conveyed.
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- authentic
- canonical
- official
- real, genuine
- accepted, recognized
- authorized, legitimate
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not sanctioned, permitted
- allowable,
- authorized,
- ethical,
- good,
- justifiable,
- lawful,
- legal,
- legitimate,
- moral,
- official,
- permitted,
- reasonable,
- right,
- warranted.
- Other relevant words
Antonym of the day
- Antonyms:
- uncover, unwrap, stay.
