Unberechtigtes

Unberechtigtes is a German term that describes something that is not authorized or not permitted. In legal and administrative language it is typically used as a substantive element in fixed phrases, most commonly as Unberechtigtes Betreten (unauthorized entry) or Unberechtigter Zugriff (unauthorized access). The underlying adjective berechtigt means entitled or authorized, and the prefix un- negates it.

The term appears across domains such as property law, data protection, and information security. For example, Unberechtigtes Betreten of private property is generally prohibited and may lead to measures by property owners, warnings, civil liability, or criminal penalties depending on the jurisdiction. In IT and privacy contexts, Unberechtigter Zugriff refers to accessing systems, files, or networks without rights, triggering security responses and potential legal consequences under applicable data-protection or computer-misuse laws.

Usage notes: Unberechtigt is the conventional adjective; Unberechtigtes is most often found in fixed compound phrases and as a nominalized form in legal texts. The concept is used to distinguish what is permitted from what is prohibited, and to define responsibilities and sanctions related to unauthorized acts.