luvattoman

Luvattoman is a Finnish adjective meaning "without permission" or "unauthorized." It describes actions, objects, or situations that have not received the required authorization or license. The term is formed from the noun lupa ("permit") with the negative suffix -ton, and is used to indicate that permission is missing or the act is not permitted.

In grammar, luvaton has the genitive singular form luvattoman, which is used to modify nouns in phrases such as luvattoman käytön (the use without permission) or luvattoman rakennuksen purkaminen (the demolition of an illegal building). The adverbial form is luvattomasti, used to describe actions done without authorization.

Usage and context: Luvaton appears primarily in regulatory, legal, or formal contexts—such as building codes, copyright and broadcasting law, safety regulations, or administrative enforcement. In everyday speech, it can also describe situations where permission was not obtained, sometimes with a strong moral or legal implication.

Related terms include lupa (permit) and luvallinen (legal/authorized). The term is a common feature of Finnish legal and policy language and is often found in official texts when distinguishing permitted and prohibited activities.