PoliticsAugust 19, 2026

unserialized

un-SEER-ee-uh-lyzd

Definition

Describes a manufactured object, typically a firearm, that lacks a unique, traceable serial number assigned by the manufacturer.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'serialize' (to assign a serial number), which traces back to the Latin 'series' meaning a row or chain.

In the news

The article uses 'unserialized' to describe 'ghost guns,' explaining that these weapons are designed to be untraceable by law enforcement.

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