authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd]

adjective

1. given or endowed with authority.

   an authorized agent.

2. duly sanctioned.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-authorized adjective
• self-authorized adjective
• unauthorized adjective
• well-authorized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of authorized¹

authorize + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the case but not authorized to speak publicly said investigators recovered various items from the home, including electronics and computers.

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DeSimone said his client was trying to speak to federal agents to inform them that his employees had documentation to prove they were authorized to work in the U.S. but that the agents ignored him.

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A person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly said no such concessions were made to get the program back on the air.

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“As a practical matter, it would be impossible,” said the person, who is not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.

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Murdoch’s involvement would probably entail Fox Corp. investing in the deal, a source familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly told The Times.

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Related Words

• accredited 
• certified 
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• lawful 
• legitimate 
• licensed www.thesaurus.com
• recognized www.thesaurus.com
• sanctioned