unsanctioned
adjective
un·sanc·tioned
ˌən-ˈsaŋ(k)-shənd 
: lacking effective or authoritative approval or consent : not sanctioned
an unsanctioned boxing match
… a solution unsanctioned by educated custom …—
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Most recently, this was seen when Owens defeated Zayn in an unsanctioned match at Elimination Chamber 2025.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The shooting took place around 10 p.m. during an unsanctioned car show.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Story said the unsanctioned car shows at Young Park have been an issue for law enforcement in the community in an area plagued by violent crime.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
At a press conference Saturday morning, Las Cruces officials said an unsanctioned car show was being held at the park prior to the shooting.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The shooting took place around 10 p.m. during an unsanctioned car show.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Story said the unsanctioned car shows at Young Park have been an issue for law enforcement in the community in an area plagued by violent crime.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
At a press conference Saturday morning, Las Cruces officials said an unsanctioned car show was being held at the park prior to the shooting.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Unsanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanctioned. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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