authorized
AmericanOther Word Forms
- quasi-authorized adjective
- self-authorized adjective
- unauthorized adjective
- well-authorized adjective
Etymology
Origin of authorized
Example Sentences
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Weiss viewed the segment late Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to comment publicly.
From Los Angeles Times
The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s strange and instructive how readily cruelty presents itself as patriotism when it feels authorized.
From Salon
In October, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson authorized Barry Barnette, an elected solicitor from another jurisdiction, to review the handling of the case and consider criminal charges, citing alleged misconduct in the police investigation.
The departments were authorized to spend more than $1 billion on temporary workers during that time period, though they used only a fraction of the money, according to the audit.
From Los Angeles Times
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