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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Augustin Lorenzo Telly, a 26-year Stockton police veteran, was booked into San Joaquin County Jail on charges including the unlicensed sale of a firearm, conspiracy and an open charge of soliciting specified criminal acts.
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025
Police said 1,576 unlicensed miners had emerged from the mine by their own means before the rescue operation began.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Dear Eric: My husband and I live next door to a family that, when having work done at their house, tends to use low-wage, unlicensed workers.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
The musician allegedly gave two unlicensed guns to Williams and another man to hold for him, according to court records, per the BBC.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025
Police said 1,576 unlicensed miners had emerged from the mine by their own means before the rescue operation began.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Dear Eric: My husband and I live next door to a family that, when having work done at their house, tends to use low-wage, unlicensed workers.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
The musician allegedly gave two unlicensed guns to Williams and another man to hold for him, according to court records, per the BBC.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Unlicensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlicensed. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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