unapproved
adjective
un·ap·proved
ˌən-ə-ˈprüvd 
: not judged to be acceptable : not given official approval : not approved
drugs unapproved by the FDA
an unapproved credit card transaction
unapproved travel expenses
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In Florida, a new law makes unapproved cloud seeding and other similar activities a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison or significantly raised fines of up to $100,000.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Bros Liquor had stored an unapproved household spray bottle with pesticide inside the restroom, and there were no paper towels.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Cooper noted that only personal items like a purse or brief briefcase are permitted, so don’t bring rolling bags, luggage and other unapproved items.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
To move forward, the employee might find a workaround, like using a personal device or sharing through an unapproved app.
—Daniel Root, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Bros Liquor had stored an unapproved household spray bottle with pesticide inside the restroom, and there were no paper towels.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Cooper noted that only personal items like a purse or brief briefcase are permitted, so don’t bring rolling bags, luggage and other unapproved items.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
To move forward, the employee might find a workaround, like using a personal device or sharing through an unapproved app.
—Daniel Root, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapproved. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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