undocumented

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Etymology

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From un- +‎ documented.

Adjective

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undocumented (not comparable)

  1. Lacking instructions or reference material.
    Undocumented software can be very difficult to learn to use.
  2. Not having official documents that provide identification, authorization, etc.
    • 1861, United States, War Department - Annual Reports:
      On arrival from a foreign port, undocumented foreign-built vessels, if laden with goods, wares or merchandise, may, with their cargoes, be subject to forfeiture.
    1. (of a person) Not having official documentation required to legally enter, reside in, or work in a country.
      undocumented immigrant

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Noun

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undocumented (plural undocumenteds)

  1. (informal) Synonym of undocumented immigrant
    • 1986, Social Science Quarterly, volume 67, page 676:
      Although the first generation is likely to have greater fluency than the undocumenteds, the controversy over bilingual education attests to the persistence of language difficulties.

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