Meaning & Definition of Unlicensed in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Not having a license or official permission.

  Example Sentence: The unlicensed vendor was operating without any permits.

• Definition: Referring to a professional or business that does not have the required certification.

  Example Sentence: She was charged for practicing as an unlicensed hair stylist.

Etymology

Origin: From 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'licensed', the past participle of 'license'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• unlicensed activity: Any action carried out without the necessary permissions.

Translations

• Spanish: sin licencia

• French: non licencié

• German: unlizenzierte

• Russian: нелицензированный

Related Words

• license: A permit from an authority to own or do something.

• permit: An official document giving someone authorization to do something.

• authorization: The act of giving permission or approval.

Slang Meanings of unlicensed

• Meaning: Rogue operator

  Example Sentence: He's a rogue operator; he's unlicensed and doesn't follow the rules.

• Meaning: Underground

  Example Sentence: They run an underground tattoo parlor that's completely unlicensed.