undocumented

adjective un·doc·u·ment·ed \ən-ˈdä-kyə-ˌmen-təd\

: not having the official documents that are needed to enter, live in, or work in a country legally

: not supported by evidence that consists of documents : not having written proof

Full Definition of UNDOCUMENTED

: not documented: as

a : not supported by documentary evidence <undocumented expenditures>

b : lacking documents required for legal immigration or residence <undocumented workers>

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