authorized

American  

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /

adjective

1. given or endowed with authority.

   an authorized agent.

2. duly sanctioned.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of authorized

authorize + -ed ²

Example Sentences

These workers “are often subject to workplace abuse and retaliation by their employers that is based on and/or facilitated by those workers’ lack of an authorized immigration status,” the institute says.

From MarketWatch

The automaker said it would not pay a dividend for 2026, and the board authorized issuance of up to €5 billion in bonds to bolster its “strong” balance sheet.

From MarketWatch

The company also authorized a repurchase program of up to $1 billion of its common stock.

From The Wall Street Journal

The board authorized Barrick’s management to begin preparations to list the new company, a process expected to be completed late this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

With an authorized storage capacity of 714 million barrels, it is designed to deter threats by hostile nations to interrupt supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• accredited
• certified
• commissioned
• lawful
• legitimate
• licensed
• recognized
• sanctioned