Unberechtigte

Unberechtigte is a German term that derives from the adjective berechtigt with the prefix un-, meaning not authorized or not entitled. It can function as an adjective describing actions, possessions, or rights that lack authorization, or as a noun used in plural form to refer to people who do not have permission.

As an adjective, unberechtigt refers to something that is not legally or rightfully allowed. Common collocations include unberechtigte Nutzung (unauthorized use), unberechtigter Zugriff (unauthorized access), or unberechtigte Behauptungen (unsubstantiated or unauthorised claims). In everyday language it is often paired with or contrasted to berechtigt (authorized, entitled) and synonymous expressions include nicht berechtigt or ohne Berechtigung.

As a noun, the form Unberechtigte can denote individuals who lack authorization. In contexts such as access control or facility management, one may encounter phrases like Zutritt nur für Berechtigte, Unberechtigte müssen draußen bleiben. In IT security the term is frequently replaced by unbefugter Zugriff, though Unberechtigte is still used informally or in policy texts to denote people without permission.

Legal and regulatory usage commonly employs unberechtigt to describe claims, actions, or possessions that are not justified. For example, unberechtigte Forderungen or unberechtigte Ansprüche indicate demands lacking rightful basis. The concept emphasizes the absence of authorization, entitlement, or consent, distinguishing it from permissible or authorized scenarios. Related terms include berechtigt (entitled/authorized), unbefugt (unauthorized, especially in legal contexts), and ohne Berechtigung (without permission).