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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Despite killing someone, and later being arrested for driving unlicensed and giving police a false name, Martinez was issued a new California driver’s license in 2023.
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Such facilities came under intense scrutiny after abuse allegations at Cedar County’s Circle of Hope Girls Ranch were revealed in 2020 and an investigation by The Star found that problems at unlicensed religious schools existed across the state.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
This bill will impose harsher penalties on unlicensed drivers who operate a vehicle and get involved in an auto accident.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The act establishes significant penalties for unlicensed issuance but tracking the movement of stablecoins may need additional monitoring and regulatory systems.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Such facilities came under intense scrutiny after abuse allegations at Cedar County’s Circle of Hope Girls Ranch were revealed in 2020 and an investigation by The Star found that problems at unlicensed religious schools existed across the state.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
This bill will impose harsher penalties on unlicensed drivers who operate a vehicle and get involved in an auto accident.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The act establishes significant penalties for unlicensed issuance but tracking the movement of stablecoins may need additional monitoring and regulatory systems.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Unlicensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlicensed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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