unlicensed
adjective
un·li·censed
ˌən-ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st 
: not licensed: such as
a
: not authorized or permitted by a license
unlicensed merchandise
an unlicensed firearm
the unlicensed reproduction of books
b
: operating without a license
unlicensed vendors
an unlicensed electrician
unlicensed brokers
unlicensed drivers
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Last summer, the NMPA claimed that there were unlicensed works in podcasts on Spotify.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
Editor’s picks If there appears to be a case of unlicensed imagery, video, or audio modeled on a living figure, Loti is likely to hear from that person’s management team.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
One way to check for licensed and unlicensed options is by scanning the postings in your area.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania, where he is charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
Editor’s picks If there appears to be a case of unlicensed imagery, video, or audio modeled on a living figure, Loti is likely to hear from that person’s management team.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
One way to check for licensed and unlicensed options is by scanning the postings in your area.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania, where he is charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Unlicensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlicensed. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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