unprivileged
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6.5
- adjective
- /ʌnˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd/
- Specialized
- It's backwards; it is far better to run everything unprivileged (especially the desktop) and elevate selectively rather than run everything as admin and drop privileges on selected apps.
Examples
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The program runs in an unprivileged mode, meaning it has limited access to system resources.
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Just in case the input sanitizer fails, the feed reader should display the feed content in an unprivileged context and establish a security boundary between it and the browser's chrome.
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In a network, users should be assigned as unprivileged to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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When using the application, make sure you are logged in as an unprivileged user to enhance security.
Synonyms
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8.7
Not having the right to something
Using ordinary user rights without administrator rights
Antonyms
How Privileged
Surface Forms
Morphology
unprivileged = privileged (transparent) = un + privilege + d
The computing sense is a direct extension: 'un-' negates 'privileged' (i.e., lacking elevated permissions), a straightforward morphological negation.
Etymology
In computers, unprivileged uses the same parts: un- 'not' and privilege 'special permission'. So an unprivileged account or user does not have admin or special permissions and can only do basic tasks, like a guest user.