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    authorized
    /ˈɔːθərʌɪzd/

    adjective

    • 1. having official permission or approval: "an authorized dealer"

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  2. to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something: Who authorized this expenditure? [ + to infinitive ] I authorized my bank to pay her £3,000. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to allow someone to do something. allow Am I allowed to go to the park?

  3. AUTHORIZED definition: 1. having official permission to do something or for something to happen: 2. having official…. Learn more.

  4. The meaning of AUTHORIZE is to endorse, empower, justify, or permit by or as if by some recognized or proper authority (such as custom, evidence, personal right, or regulating power). How to use authorize in a sentence.

  5. The meaning of AUTHORIZED is endowed with authority. How to use authorized in a sentence.

  6. Authorized definition: given or endowed with authority. See examples of AUTHORIZED used in a sentence.

  7. verb. to confer authority upon (someone to do something); empower. to permit (someone to do or be something) with official sanction. a dealer authorized by a manufacturer to retail his products.

  8. authorize. verb [ T ] (UK also authorise) uk / ˈɔːθ ə raɪz / us. Add to word list. to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something: The Board of Directors has authorized a share buy-back program for up to 60 million shares of the company.