unauthorized use

Frequency: 8.222.4 per million words

The act of using something (e.g., a credit card, a vehicle, a computer system) without permission.

unauthorizedADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

use

Examples (10)

  • Unauthorized use of company property is strictly prohibited.
  • The suspect was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
  • Any unauthorized use of personal data will result in severe penalties.
  • They implemented new security measures to prevent unauthorized use of their network.
  • Users caught in unauthorized use of the software will have their license revoked.
  • The bank warned against unauthorized use of credit cards.
  • This agreement explicitly forbids the unauthorized use of copyrighted material.
  • Report any suspicious activity or unauthorized use of your account immediately.
  • The company suffered significant losses due to unauthorized use of its intellectual property.
  • He faced legal action for the unauthorized use of the client's confidential information.